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📣 ICS is catalyzing change for #children across the nation: ✅ $948 million for children ✅ 32.5 million children supported in ‘24 ✅ 75 initiatives and projects in ‘23-24 ✅ 33 states served in ‘23-24 Explore ICS’s #impact in our 2024 Annual Report! tinyurl.com/3n64vk9h

New policy brief! Funding Early Childhood Education Through State and Local Tax and Fiscal Policy explores sustainable funding strategies that can help expand access to affordable, high-quality early childhood care and education.

Honored to stand alongside partners & families advancing early childhood education justice across the South. Grateful for the continued collaboration, leadership, & shared commitment to creating stronger futures for children & families. Looking forward to the work ahead together.

TY to everyone who made the Derby Party, The night was a powerful example of community coming together in support of children & families. TY Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management for hosting such a beautiful event. #ForOurChildren #EarlyChildhood #CommunityImpact #DerbyParty

ICS’s ECCA was honored to stand alongside state & federal leaders as SC became the 18th state to join A Home for Every Child. Real stories, real families & advocates whose lived experience reminds us why creating support, stability, & belonging for every child matters.

From community voice to national research, this work reflects the power of connection, collaboration, and shared commitment to what children need to thrive. Register here: nrcec.secure-platform.com/registration/o… #EarlyChildhood #ForOurChildren #ResearchToAction #NRCEC2026

We're so proud that the 2026 Building Brighter Tomorrows Conference last month reflected a movement that centers children, uplifts families, & invests in the well-being of entire communities. Read More: instituteforchildsuccess.org/building-brigh…

2026 Building Brighter Tomorrows Breakout Session Presenter Spotlight: Ms. Turner holds master’s degrees in social work & public health from the @UofSC W a specialization in individuals, families, & health promotion. Register to join us: lnkd.in/eAvc_tkE

✨ 2026 Building Brighter Tomorrows Spotlight: Presenter: @mayahpack Executive Director, of @SC_IMPH. Join us to explore the policy and practice landscape surrounding exclusionary discipline in early childhood settings. Register Here: 🔗 lnkd.in/eAvc_tkE

From Jamal B., president and CEO of @DCEducare highlights ReadyNation’s recent report. The report shares that the child care crisis costs the U.S. $172 billion each year. Read more about the child care crisis in ReadyNation’s 2026 report: lnkd.in/gbM8G_YJ

What has child care access looked like in your life or community? What solutions do you want to see? Review the full @Ready_Nation report here: tinyurl.com/3ze7tnms #EarlyChildhood #ECE #ChildCareCrisis #ChildCareIsEssential #CareEconomy #SupportFamilies  #EconomicMobility

We were grateful to share space at the Together SC Conference with our partners at the @rileyinstitute, we highlighted the Hello Family model and strategies that center equity, data, and community voice to build stronger systems. #TogetherSC #EarlyChildhood #FamilySupport

Leaders from Cincinnati traveled to Spartanburg to learn how the Hello Family model is building a stronger, more connected system of support for families—from pregnancy through early childhood. Read more about the visit on our blog: tinyurl.com/HelloFamilyVis… #HelloFamily

Look at the joy and purpose in these amazing faces. The future is bright and full of leaders ready to create @SCActionNetwork! Check out our 2025-2026 legislative agenda instituteforchildsuccess.org/wp-content/upl… And learn about why we work so hard for children and families.

We joined early childhood leaders to reach over 200 Congressional offices. NAEYC’s annual Public #Policy Forum is a multi-day advocacy experience designed to: • Expand policy #knowledge • Build relationships • Engage with national & state policy leaders

Tomorrow at 1pm ET, @Ready_Nation will host a webinar to discuss its latest report "The Child Care Crisis Costs the U.S. Economy $172 Billion Each Year" with an economist, business leaders and a parent. #ChildCareCrisis Register here: tinyurl.com/53che68n

ReadyNation’s new report finds that the economic toll of the #ChildCareCrisis costs parents and businesses $172 billion annually. Read the new report: instituteforchildsuccess.org/cost-child-car…

A new ReadyNation survey finds that the economic toll of the #ChildCareCrisis for parents with children under 3 has escalated since 2018. Read the new report: instituteforchildsuccess.org/cost-child-car…

ReadyNation released new research last week that showed the #ChildCareCrisis impacted parents to advance in their careers. Read the new report: instituteforchildsuccess.org/cost-child-car…

ReadyNation’s nationwide survey of parents finds many parents have been penalized because of problems related to child care. Read ReadyNation’s new report: instituteforchildsuccess.org/cost-child-car… #ChildCareCrisis

Parents recently surveyed by ReadyNation found that the #ChildCareCrisis impacted their ability to work, leading more than a quarter to quit their job. Read the new report: instituteforchildsuccess.org/cost-child-car…