Sue Williams talks to a child at a Strengthening Families graduation.

Giving Thanks to Supporters and Partners

In the spirit of the giving season, Children’s Trust staff members offer their appreciation for all those who have supported the organization’s mission of child abuse prevention over the past…

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Thriving Communities Build Strong Families

Thriving Communities Build Strong Families

Building a thriving community is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. It takes time, hard work and collaboration to turn an assortment of pieces into a beautiful picture.  When everyone works…

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Home Is Where the Journey Begins: Home Visiting in Spartanburg

Home Is Where the Journey Begins

With the guidance of Nurse-Family Partnership’s Debbie Brush, Kyleigh Lamb has bounced back from a teen pregnancy to keep her life’s goals in front of her while providing a loving, nurturing…

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Building Well-Being and Resiliency

Building Well-Being and Resiliency

Children’s Trust began its work on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) with the idea that a shared understanding of the impact of traumatic events in the lives of children could lead…

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Addressing Adversity in Communities

Addressing Adversity in Communities

The ACE Initiative is designed for child-serving professionals like social workers, medical personnel, educators, counselors and policymakers – as well as average citizens – who care about the impact of…

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Prevention Conference 2017

Children’s Trust held its biennial Prevention Conference that brought together 600 child-serving professionals at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in October 2017. With a theme of “Embracing Prevention, Empowering Communities,”…

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The Power of the First 1,000 Days

The Power of the First 1,000 Days

A child’s first 1,000 days represent a critical window for development. Home visiting services help parents meet their child’s needs and significantly improve their chances for success. Home visiting meets…

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Glenda Hatchell, Building Hope for Children Conference

Building Hope for Children Conference 2019

The 2019 Building Hope for Children Conference hosted by Children’s Trust brought together 400 attendees in Greenville that included social workers, counselors, nurses, pediatricians, educators, nonprofit administrators, government officials and…

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