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

ALL PUBLICATIONS

News from ICS

2023 Desmond P. Kelly, MD Nurturing Developing Minds Conference presentations and YouTube recordings

Request for Proposals: ICS Seeks CPA Firm to Provide Audit and Tax Preparation Services

Scientific American Article Cites ICS Report: Half of the 250 Kids Expelled from Preschool Each Day Are Black Boys

2021-2022 Hello Family Annual Report

2023-2024 Early Childhood Common Agenda

ICS School Readiness Guide

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program Guide and Eligibility Chart

ICS forms SC Coalition for Safer Schools with Advocacy Associations

SC Coalition for Safer Schools 2023 Policy Agenda

ICS and EC PRISM Form Alliance, plus the IMPACT Measures Tool®

2021 10-Year Impact Report

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 >

From the Blog

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Up to $427 Million in Benefits for South Carolina

March 10, 2023

Refundable Earned Income Tax Credits could significantly expand support for working families in need Prenatal-to-3 has published a report estimating the benefits and costs of implementing a…

New Hello Family Impact Report: 2021-2022 Achievements Supporting Spartanburg Families

February 19, 2023

Hello Family Spartanburg has released their 2021-2022 Annual Report, detailing some of the initiative’s many exciting accomplishments over the past year. Hello Family provides a wide network…