Institute for Child Success

09/04/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This New York Post piece highlights why developmental screening matters—and the importance of making sure families have access to the tools and support they need.

A powerful read and an important conversation for anyone who cares about children and their future.



https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/nyregion/new-york-child-development-screenings.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

09/02/2026

We're honored to share this moment recognizing the Institute for Child Success and our South Carolina Early Childhood Common Agenda partners for advancing conversations that support children and families across South Carolina.
Watch this highlight from the 2026 South Carolina Senate's closing session.

09/02/2026

Join our very own Deborah Merrill DePaoli as she uplifts maternal and infant health and honors the advocates making a difference in South Carolina!

📅 September 11, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍 County of Orangeburg, Orangeburg County Conference Center

We’re proud to be part of this important conversation.

08/31/2026

ICS is turning 16 — and already looking toward the future.

As AI continues to shape our world, ICS is asking an important question: What does this mean for young children, families, and the early childhood field?

We’re exploring that question and working toward a National Common Agenda for Early Childhood & AI.

Read our blog to learn more about this important next chapter.



https://www.instituteforchildsuccess.org/early-childhood-artificial-intelligence/

08/28/2026

The Countdown Begins

16 years of community.
16 years of collaboration.
16 years of partners who believed in the work.

As we count down to this milestone, we’re celebrating you.

08/26/2026

A Meaningful Moment

Today, we’re celebrating the publication of What Really Matters: Find Meaning Amid Upheaval by our very own Board Member, Dr. Robert A. Saul (My Children's Children), and co-author Michael Cogdill, with Koehler Books.

At the heart of what we do is a belief that people, families, and especially children deserve a future shaped by meaning, connection, and hope. That’s why we’re proud to uplift work that invites us to pause, reflect, and consider what really matters in the world we’re building together.

Congratulations, Dr. Bob, on this incredible milestone! We’re grateful for the wisdom, compassion, and perspective you continue to bring to our community and to the work of creating a better future for children and families.

We can’t wait to read it!

Order your copy here: https://www.koehlerbooks.com/book/what-really-matters-find-meaning-amid-upheaval/

08/21/2026

For 16 years, we here at Institute for Child Success (ICS) have kept one thing at the heart of this work: the wellbeing of children and the families who care for them.

Thank you to The Greenville News for highlighting ICS, our upcoming Sweet 16 Anniversary Gala, and the people who make this work possible—including our own Mary Garvey.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 16 years of work, partnership, and purpose. And thank you to the incredible people, organizations, and communities who have walked alongside us along the way.

Here’s to 16 years—and to the children and families at the heart of everything we do. 💛

Born from a conversation around a baby doll, the Institute for Child Success has driven 1.5 billion in aid.

08/20/2026

08/07/2026

Congratulations to our longtime partner, the Mary Black Foundation, on the well-deserved recognition of their incredible work and impact.

For 30 years, they've invested in the people and communities of Spartanburg County while helping advance conversations around issues that matter, including child care and community well-being.

Explore their latest stories and media coverage: https://maryblackfoundation.org/media/

08/04/2026

Join us on September 16th at our Sweet 16 Gala as we celebrate 16 years of impact for young children!

For 16 years, ICS has partnered with communities to turn innovative ideas into lasting impact — helping shape programs, publications, and policy changes that improve outcomes for children and families across the country.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icss-sweet-sixteen-gala-tickets-1991789408739