The Institute for Child Success

OUR VISION IS THE SUCCESS OF ALL YOUNG CHILDREN.

The Institute for Child Success (ICS) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and applied policy organization dedicated to the success of all young children.

Latest Publications

School to Prison Pipeline and Implications for SC

The School-to-Prison Pipeline and Implications for South Carolina

Continuing the Tightrope Walk: The Continued Impact of COVID-19 on South Carolina’s Child Care Sector

Child Housing, Health and Well-Being: An Exploration of Interconnected Needs

COVID-19’s Impact on Pediatric Healthcare in South Carolina: Supporting and Strengthening the Sector

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News From ICS

Bolstering Early Childhood through American Rescue Plan Act webinar recording, accessible on napawash.org: Social Equity In Governance – National Academy of Public Administration

The Post and Courier Op Ed, ICS President and CEO: SC’s federal elected officials should prioritize families with children

2021 Nurturing Developing Minds Conference and Research & Implementation Symposium recordings and presentations

COVID-19 Response blog series

List of ICS’s COVID-19 Policy Priorities

2018-2019 Annual Report

SC Data Book Toolkit & South Carolina Early Childhood Annual Data Report 2019

Early Childhood Common Agenda

Featured Events

Research & Policy

ICS proposes smart public policies grounded in research to improve outcomes for all children. We believe in the power of bold ideas to shape the dialogue about our children’s futures and build a more just society. Learn More >

Who We Are

Launched in 2010, the Institute for Child Success (ICS) is a private, nonpartisan research and applied policy organization. ICS works to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of all young children. Learn More >

Board of Directors

Our Board is composed of dynamic thought leaders and visionaries from across the US. They guide our work and provide overall strategic direction to our efforts to improve outcomes for all young children. Learn More >

Videos

Our ever-growing video library is a great resource for better understanding the complex challenges we face — and the varied solutions within our reach. Ready to learn more about ICS? Take a look at our work in action. Watch Videos >

Advisory Services

ICS advises governments, foundations, and nonprofits on strategies to improve outcomes for children using innovative types of financing, through systems integration and building, leadership development and more. Learn More >

Staff & Fellows

Our team of cross-disciplinary experts drive our work to improve outcomes for all young children. Whether it’s our staff or our Senior Fellows, we bring years of varied experience to the table, and we’re here to help. Meet the Team >

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