Inspired by the Hello Family continuum of services that will soon launch in Spartanburg, the Institute for Child Success (ICS) has explored the potential of expanding high quality evidence-based early childhood programming into Northern Greenville County since late 2019. To date, ICS has completed a community assessment, performed listening sessions, and held informational meetings with…
Long before the high-profile killings that led to protests in all 50 states this past spring, racial injustice was an everyday reality for many families, and it continues to be so. To understand how we could better advocate on behalf of young children and families experiencing racial injustice, ICS began to gather stories from the…
ICS is partnering with the Greenville Homeless Alliance (GHA) and area nonprofits to bring you a series of virtual sessions that have been curated to broaden your awareness and understanding of hunger and homelessness in our community, how it has been impacted by COVID-19, and how community members can engage in solutions. The community forums…
Join speakers from the Institute for Child Success and Root & Rebound to discuss the ongoing issue of housing instability in Greenville County, and the particular impact this issue has on families who are involved with the criminal justice and/or child welfare systems. As professionals who do not work directly in housing services – but…
On Friday, February 26, 2021 from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, researchers, policymakers, medical practitioners, early childhood educators and all those working to optimize children’s development convened online for interactive learning. Professional development credits for medical practitioners as well as early childhood educators were offered. View the conference agenda and speakers' biographies Keynote Address,…
ICS, along with South Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (SCAAP), hosted a virtual South Carolina American Academy of Pediatrics Legislative Advocacy Day, known as Pediatric Residents Day on Friday, April 16, 2021. The purpose is to provide pediatric residents with the tools and support needed to effectively advocate for policies and bills…
Please join ICS on Facebook as we celebrate 10 years of impacting early childhood success and premiere our video on Tuesday, October 19 at 11am ET. Tune in on Tuesday, 10.19.21 at 11am ET ICS 10 Years of Impact Sponsors Kincaid Retirement and Wealth Management South Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics…
Take away best practices and bright ideas from our thought-provoking lineup! On Friday, February 25 from 9:30 AM-3:30 PM ET, researchers, policymakers, medical practitioners, early childhood educators and all those working to optimize children’s development will convene virtually for a day of learning and enlightenment. Hear from experts on timely issues: early childhood education–ensuring quality, adjusting to…
Join the Institute for Child Success, the South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association, and the Help Me Grow National Center (HMG) for a webinar highlighting new research on the return on investment of the innovative Help Me Grow model and implications for the field of early childhood. The discussion will center on new research from…
ICS hosted a luncheon on May 19, 2022 to honor our founding board of directors and look ahead to the next decade. Supporting Sponsor Kincaid Retirement and Wealth Management, LLC Event Sponsors American Services, Inc. Bank of America Private Bank The Bradshaw Family Chief Services Cliff and Carolyn Ellis Foundation Hughes Agency Natalma (Tami) McKnew…