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

Webinar Registration: 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

When it comes to families, poverty rate only tells half the story

March 13, 2019

By Megan Carolan, Director of Policy Research In our recently released South Carolina data book, we highlight a number of indicators related to family financial well-being. Reams…

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Outdoor Learning: I’m not just an author – I’m our biggest customer!

March 5, 2019

By Megan Carolan, Director of Policy Research Last week, we released a new brief on Outdoor Learning, building from the learnings of our recent Childhood, Unplugged event…

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February 2019 Newsletter

March 4, 2019

What We've Been Up To Advocates Release Common Agenda to Improve Outcomes for South Carolina’s Young Children Several of South Carolina’s leading children’s advocacy organizations took to…

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