ICS

ICS transforms systems that impact young children and their families.

[ICS @Child_Success]

📣 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! https://t.co/UMxw86x6WB

[ICS @Child_Success]

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.

[ICS @Child_Success]

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.

[ICS @Child_Success]

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

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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.

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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: https://t.co/cbzALyZUKk

#EarlyChildhood #ForOurChildren #ResearchToAction #NRCEC2026

[ICS @Child_Success]

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:
https://t.co/1xjX01lIHS

[ICS @Child_Success]

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: https://t.co/1zx9eBFUIM

[ICS @Child_Success]

✨ 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:
🔗 https://t.co/1zx9eBFUIM

[ICS @Child_Success]

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: https://t.co/ktuB1E27W5

[ICS @Child_Success]

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: https://t.co/XDa1o7jfp3
#EarlyChildhood #ECE #ChildCareCrisis #ChildCareIsEssential #CareEconomy #SupportFamilies  #EconomicMobility

[ICS @Child_Success]

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

[ICS @Child_Success]

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: https://t.co/TAezBuAz34
#HelloFamily

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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 https://t.co/ql0aaVBYCR

And learn about why we work so hard for children and families.

[ICS @Child_Success]

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

[ReadyNation @Ready_Nation]

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: https://t.co/4wwkwXOAAK

[ReadyNation @Ready_Nation]

ReadyNation’s new report finds that the economic toll of the #ChildCareCrisis costs parents and businesses $172 billion annually. Read the new report: https://t.co/uTK25xL0Bi

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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: https://t.co/uTK25xL0Bi

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ReadyNation released new research last week that showed the #ChildCareCrisis impacted parents to advance in their careers. Read the new report: https://t.co/uTK25xL0Bi

[ReadyNation @Ready_Nation]

ReadyNation’s nationwide survey of parents finds many parents have been penalized because of problems related to child care. Read ReadyNation’s new report: https://t.co/uTK25xL0Bi #ChildCareCrisis

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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: https://t.co/uTK25xL0Bi