The Institute for Child Success

OUR VISION IS THE SUCCESS OF ALL YOUNG CHILDREN.

Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the Institute for Child Success (ICS) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to the success of all young children.

Latest Publications

ICS Data Book

South Carolina Early Childhood Data Report

ICS Issue Brief

Childhood, Unplugged: Overcoming Barriers to Outdoor Learning and Hands-On Play

ICS Issue Brief

Preschool Suspension and Expulsion: Defining the Issues

ICS Issue Brief

Exploring the prevalence of suspension and expulsion practices in child care settings in South Carolina

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News From ICS

Recording: Webinar, Utilizing the SC Data Book to Your Advantage

SC Data Book Toolkit

PDF Presentation: Webinar: Utilizing the SC Data Book to Your Advantage

South Carolina Early Childhood Annual Data Report 2019

Nurturing Developing Minds 2019 Conference and Research & Implementation Symposium Supplemental Materials

Early Childhood Common Agenda

Resilience Film – Supplemental Materials

Recording now available! Event: Moving the Literacy Needle in South Carolina: A Community Conversation about Read to Succeed

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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 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 >

From the Blog

Press Release: Natural Playground Brings European Flair to Nicholtown Community

April 22, 2019
When compared to traditional playgrounds, Representative Dillard lists numerous advantages natural playgrounds offer – awakening a child’s senses of sight, sound and touch with opportunities to play, feel and explore; offering a multi-phase approach to play; encouraging risk-taking and creativity; and presenting social and learning opportunities as children share and work together to carry out tasks.
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South Carolina Poised to become National Leader in Breastfeeding and Lactation

April 17, 2019

By Amanda M. McDougald Scott, MS, Institute for Child Success Ashley Crary Lidow, MPH, WREN  Terri Negron, RN, MN, FNP, Prisma Health and BZ (Melanie) Giese, BSN, RN, SC…

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Press Release: National Grant Competition Aimed at Expanding High-Quality Services to Families with Infants and Toddlers Receives Overwhelming Response from States in Support of Local Solutions

April 15, 2019
Cobb emphasized that those receiving Planning Grants all demonstrated their ability to bring together public and private partners to address specific needs and challenges facing infants and toddlers and their families in their states.
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For parents concerned about South Carolina’s outcomes: Now what?

March 28, 2019

In our recent South Carolina Early Childhood Databook, we highlighted over 80 indicators of early childhood well-being impacting children, ages 8 and under, in South Carolina, compared…

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April eNews

May 1, 2019

What We've Been Up To Recording Available for Webinar: Utilizing the SC Data Book to Your Advantage The Institute for Child Success recently hosted a webinar to…

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Maternal mortality – the missing indicator

April 23, 2019

By Megan Carolan, Director of Policy Research As we wrapped up our South Carolina Early Childhood Databook for publication, our team began to reflect on the process.…

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