The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based, family-strengthening prevention program, but simply put, it is a special—and often life-changing—opportunity for families to grow together. The 14-session program is geared toward families with children...
Every day, parents across South Carolina work to improve the lives of their families, neighbors and communities. One of those parents is Naitia Thompson. Naitia was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and is a mom to her 14-month-old daughter, Nyla. As a...
Governor Henry McMaster declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month alongside other child-serving organizations and agencies at the South Carolina State House on April 18. Child Abuse Prevention Month, held annually in April, is the opportunity for...
David Yezbak is a true champion for children. He served as a Children’s Trust founding board member and as board chair for several years; he continues to support the organization as a donor. His leadership has been foundational to our mission of preventing child...
Every day, parents across South Carolina work to improve the lives of their families, neighbors and communities. One of those parents is Quentoria Jones. Quentoria is a resident of Greenville, South Carolina, and has four kids. I’m a high school and college graduate...
"Anything we can do to help children helps everyone." Elizabeth Gressette is a volunteer and donor who has been a critical part of Children's Trust's growth and impact over the past several years. A retired educator, she explains why she continues to give her time and...
February is Parent Leadership Month, and we are celebrating parents across South Carolina who work to improve the lives of their families, neighbors and communities every day. Amanda Ingle is a resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and has two boys, Kaiden, 15,...
“We work on prevention… We try to get at the root causes of why there might be child neglect or abuse. And that’s what I really love about working with Children’s Trust of South Carolina.” Erin Pate recently shared why she gives her time and talent as a dedicated...
February is Parent Leadership Month, and we are celebrating parents across South Carolina who work to improve the lives of their families, neighbors and communities every day. Krystal Edwards is mom to Zayvion, 9, and Zyahire, 11. She lives in North Charleston, South...
February is Parent Leadership Month, and we are celebrating parents across South Carolina who work to improve the lives of their families, neighbors and communities every day. Tamia Anthony is mom to Karsyn and Kayden. She lives in Norway, South Carolina, and recently...
As a monthly donor and treasurer of our board of directors, Tim Lyons shares how he aims to be a champion for children. Tim is the partner-in-charge (PIC) of the Columbia office of Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs & Advisors. He uses his knowledge and experience to...
South Carolina ranks 43rd in education, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. The 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzes how children and families are faring. The ranking consists of four indicators: young...