South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy

09/01/2026

Thanks so much to News 12 26 Augusta for sharing more about the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program here in South Carolina, and the important need for more people to step up and become volunteer guardians to help children who have been neglected or abused have a brighter future!

And thank you to our awesome volunteers who do such great work everyday!

Javeayah Harris’s disappearance brought out search crews, volunteers and a community in mourning. Since then, child welfare advocates say they have noticed something else.

FULL STORY: https://www.wrdw.com/2026/08/20/sc-child-advocates-see-uptick-volunteer-interest-following-javeayah-harris-case/

07/19/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream!

07/15/2026

07/11/2026

Tonight, Argentina continues its quest to be Back-to-Back World Cup champions.

But you can be your child's champion every night by making sure they lay Back-to-Mat(tress) and keep a clean sheet (no blankets, stuffed animals or toys in the crib).

07/10/2026

It's FREE to make sure your child's car seat is properly installed! Check that off your to-do list before hitting the road for that family vacay.

When properly installed, child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.

Locate a certified child passenger safety technician and find safety information at: dph.sc.gov/carseats

07/08/2026

We love these tips to help teens find (and own) a routine that keeps them active, productive, and exploring things that bring them--and you--joy.

07/04/2026

Good morning, America, and Happy Birthday!

We wish all of you a safe and fun 4th of July, surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones. Here's to the next 250!

06/26/2026

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! On this day, 160 years ago, the first ever Juneteenth celebration was held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Major General Gordon Granger’s arrival in Galveston, Texas to declare that “all slaves are free,” two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Learn more about this federal holiday from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/

06/05/2026

We've never met a child who doesn't love a donut, and today you could score one for free. A quick Internet search could turn this into one of the sweetest days of the year for the whole family. Enjoy!