Children's Trust of South Carolina

06/12/2026

Join us this Thursday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to noon, for our free, virtual event discussing the latest KIDS COUNT® Data Book and advocacy efforts in South Carolina! 💡

In the recently released 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, South Carolina ranked 38th overall in child well-being. This annual ranking is based on indicators across four key domains: economic well-being, education, health and family and community.

During this Learning Thursday session, attendees will gain insights into the latest KIDS COUNT data and what it means for children in South Carolina.

This free learning opportunity is open to anyone interested in children and family well-being.

🔗 Learn more and register at bit.ly/4ey2DFH.

06/10/2026

Introducing Alex J. Adams, a 2026 Building Hope for Children Conference plenary speaker! 🎉

Alex J. Adams, Pharm.D., MPH, currently serves as assistant secretary for family support, leading the Administration for Children and Families - ACF at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

We’re excited for Alex to bring years of health, human services, education, and regulatory expertise to our conference!

Don’t miss the opportunity to see Alex this August in Columbia, S.C. ➡️ Get your tickets today at scChildren.org/conference!

06/09/2026

Our auction closes tonight at 9 p.m.! ⏰

Every bid supports our work to prevent child abuse and build stronger families across South Carolina.

Recent additions include a Trader Joe’s gift basket, an autographed Joe Torre baseball, a weekend at THE PLAYERS Championship and a Kentucky Derby experience.

You can also check out the travel packages to destinations like Norway, Greece, Croatia, Alaska, Africa and more.

Take a look, place your bids and share the auction with friends and family before bidding ends! 🤩 bit.ly/43QEiEU

06/08/2026

What do the data tell us about how children and families are faring in South Carolina?

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partner Annie E. Casey Foundation uses trusted data to show where kids are making progress — and where challenges persist — across four domains: economic well-being, education, health and family and community.

Visit bit.ly/4e8PpxE to explore the latest data and understand what it means for our state.

06/05/2026

We're hiring a chief financial officer!

This role is based in Columbia, South Carolina. Submit your application by June 17. Learn more at bit.ly/4rGrQ4h.

Who is Children's Trust?

We are the statewide organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Through training, research and advocacy, we equip parents and professionals with knowledge, skills and resources to help children grow up happy, healthy and safe.

We invest in proven prevention programs, including home visiting for new moms, the Strengthening Families Program and Triple P (Positive Parenting Program).

In addition, we lead the state’s coordinated efforts for family resource centers, KIDS COUNT, prevention messaging and Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Please share or tag someone who might be interested!

06/04/2026

⚾ Baseball season is here, and we're asking our community to help us strike out child abuse!

Our online auction is now open, and every bid supports our work to prevent child abuse and build stronger families across South Carolina.

There are some great items up for grabs, including a signed Larry Fitzgerald jersey, a Halls Chophouse tomahawk steak experience, a Kendra Scott cuff bracelet, tubing in Asheville, sports tickets, wine, local experiences and more.

We're also excited to offer eight incredible travel packages through our partnership with AmFund. Dreaming of a trip to Norway, Greece, Tuscany, Croatia, Alaska, Africa, the Netherlands or Andalusia? These experiences are valid for three years with no blackout dates.

Bidding closes June 9 at 9 p.m., so don't wait too long to check it out.

Every bid makes a difference. Take a look, find something you love and help us make an impact for children and families across our state.

Link in comments! 🌟

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Meet one of our 2026 Building Hope for Children Conference keynote speakers... Kaysie Coley! 🎉

Kaysie X. Coley, MSW, is a social worker and child welfare expert, and the current Founder and Principal of KOAT Consulting LLC. She brings over a decade of experience working across community-based organizations, state and federal government agencies, and national policy initiatives, with a particular emphasis on elevating the voices of young people with foster care experience within policy and practice.

Kaysie will headline our premier training event for family and child-serving professionals, held August 19-20 in Columbia, S.C.! ⭐️

Get your ticket today and join us! Discounted hotel rates are available. Register at scChildren.org/conference!

05/28/2026

We're hiring a chief public policy and government relations officer! 📄

This role is hybrid remote in Columbia, South Carolina. Submit your application by June 10. Learn more at bit.ly/4rGrQ4h.

Who is Children's Trust? 🤓

We are the statewide organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Through training, research and advocacy, we equip parents and professionals with knowledge, skills and resources to help children grow up happy, healthy and safe.

We invest in proven prevention programs, including home visiting for new moms, the Strengthening Families Program and Triple P (Positive Parenting Program).

In addition, we lead the state’s coordinated efforts for family resource centers, KIDS COUNT, prevention messaging and Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Please share or tag someone who might be interested!

05/27/2026

Be an Exhibitor at the Building Hope For Children Conference on Aug. 19-20 in Columbia, South Carolina 🤩

This is a great opportunity to offer your products, services and resources that strengthen children and families!

You'll be able to connect directly with conference attendees, including social workers, educators, nonprofit leaders and other child-serving professionals from across the state.

Exhibitor registration closes August 7 or when sold out.

Get all the details at bit.ly/4ujt7zH!