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

Early Childhood Workforce: Supporting the Professionals Who Support Our Families

Professionals who work with children and their families play many roles, from child care provider to social worker to health professional.

Summary: Early Childhood Opportunities in ARP State and Local Funding

School to Prison Pipeline and Implications for SC

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

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News from ICS

ICS and EC PRISM Form Alliance

From Early Learning Nation, 5 Top Takeaways from the Nurturing Developing Minds Conference: Strengthening Families in South Carolina and Beyond

2022 Nurturing Developing Minds Conference and Research Symposium Recordings

The latest American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19 News

2021 10-Year Impact Report

The Greenville News Opinion, “SC must invest more in early childhood education,” by Jamie Moon, President and CEO of ICS & Rep. Chandra Dillard of the Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative

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

COVID-19 Response blog series

List of ICS’s COVID-19 Policy Priorities

Early Childhood Common Agenda

Upcoming Events

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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