48 initiatives and projects across 26 states. Over 26.5 million children served by the IMPACT Measures Tool. Over 500,000 children served through measurement & evaluation outreach. Over $886 million catalyzed in South Carolina alone. Explore our impact across the nation! The ICS Annual Report for 2023 has just been released. Learn more about how we help children and families thrive by empowering those who serve them: Early childhood practitioners, providers, policymakers, foundations, elected officials, and communities. We offer supports in the areas of early childhood policy research, measurement and evaluation, professional learning, strategic finance, and systems change. Read our recent blog to see the highlights from our 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gh8bQxxS View our full interactive Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/gDNKnBQb #earlychildhood #earlylearning #healthcare #pediatrics #communityhealth #payforsuccess #policy #research #measurement #evaluation #strategicfinance #professionaldevelopment #impact #socialimpact #nonprofit
Institute for Child Success
Non-profit Organizations
Greenville, South Carolina 795 followers
The Institute for Child Success (ICS) transforms systems that impact young children and their families.
About us
Launched in 2010, the Institute for Child Success (ICS) is an independent research and applied policy organization. ICS works to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of all children. ICS supports policymakers, service providers, government agencies, funders, and business leaders focused on early childhood development, healthcare, and education, with the goal of improving the lives of young children prenatal to age eight and their families. ICS helps young children succeed by working with stakeholders to seek holistic solutions to complex early childhood challenges. 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.
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http://www.instituteforchildsuccess.org
External link for Institute for Child Success
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- research, health, early childhood, advocacy, child care, child development, early childhood education, policy, child wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, mental health, and measurement and evaluation
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613 E McBee Ave
Greenville, South Carolina 29601, US
Employees at Institute for Child Success
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Aimee Drouin Duncan
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Alexis Herschkowitsch
Fellow, Pay for Success Financing at Institute for Child Success
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Megan Carolan
Vice President, Policy Research @ Institute for Child Success | Early Childhood Policy
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Mari Strand Cary
Early math instruction through technology & early childhood evaluation and consulting
Updates
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Institute for Child Success reposted this
NAEYC is conducting a pilot study to validate its updated accreditation system across diverse communities and program types. If you are interested, please share and encourage relevant programs to fill out the interest survey: https://lnkd.in/eUJjvmnz https://lnkd.in/ervk5Vzj #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #earlylearning #education #learningthroughplay #kindergarten #childcare #earlyyears #parenting #kids #playbasedlearning #children #learning #toddler #daycare #preschoolactivities #kidsactivities #playmatters #montessori #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducator #homeschool #play #teachersofinstagram #toddlerlife #school #sensoryplay #toddlers #prek #infants
We are implementing a revised quality assessment and accreditation system with tiered levels of quality assessment! This pilot study will evaluate the reliability and validity of the tiered assessment system across diverse communities and program types. https://lnkd.in/gc3Dhj3i
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Resources for parents of children with developmental difficulties are not just available, but abundant. Read our recent blog post by ICS Policy Research Fellow Dr. Bryndle Bottoms to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gCNdgtrS #developmentaldisabilities #resources #parents #policy #earlychildhood Bryndle Bottoms
Navigating resources for parents of children experiencing developmental difficulties - Institute for Child Success
https://www.instituteforchildsuccess.org
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Happy #BlackBreastfeedingWeek! Black families continue to face systemic barriers to breastfeeding, but there are many resources available for Black families who choose to breastfeed, such as lactation consultants and community supports. #NationalBreastfeedingMonth #BBW24
Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31, 2024) was established to bring awareness to racial disparities in breastfeeding rates, and access to breastfeeding support among Black mothers. Visit the Office on Women's Health website to learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding, challenges, supports, pumping and milk storage at https://lnkd.in/ezQwsZ5z #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #StrongerTogether #BirthJustice #BirthJusticeAdvocacy #Maternity #MaternalCare #BirthJusticeCollaborative
Breastfeeding | Office on Women's Health
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Institute for Child Success reposted this
We are implementing a revised quality assessment and accreditation system with tiered levels of quality assessment! This pilot study will evaluate the reliability and validity of the tiered assessment system across diverse communities and program types. https://lnkd.in/gc3Dhj3i
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Institute for Child Success reposted this
Help shape the future of NAEYC Accreditation! #earlychildhood #childcare #preschool #toddlers #infants #kindergarten #ece #ecse Institute for Child Success Aimee Drouin Duncan
We are implementing a revised quality assessment and accreditation system with tiered levels of quality assessment! This pilot study will evaluate the reliability and validity of the tiered assessment system across diverse communities and program types. https://lnkd.in/gc3Dhj3i
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Join us this Friday, August 23rd, to learn about expanding access to doulas! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJRvumsm
💫JOIN US! *FRIDAY* August 23, 2024 @ 1PM EDT 📣 Upcoming ICS Webinar: Expanding Access to Doulas To Improve Birth Outcomes in Rural South Carolina Institute for Child Success will co-host a free session with South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare and the doula-led The BEE Collective on August 23rd at 1pm! We will discuss key takeaways from our recent report on doulas (read here: https://lnkd.in/gHAayRdM), and outline a path forward for doulas and families in the Palmetto State. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJRvumsm #doula #southcarolina #webinar #ruralhealth #communityhealth #publichealth #maternalhealth #earlychildhood #pediatric #healthcare
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Help bring ICS and FamilyCook Productions to #SXSW! Voting closes this Sunday, August 18th!
We are thrilled to announce that our session, "Nourishing Minds: The Power of Food in Early Learning," has been nominated for the SXSW EDU 2025 PanelPicker! This session will delve into innovative ways to use food as a tool for early learning, fostering positive parent-child interactions and holistic child development. Voting is now open, and we would greatly appreciate your support! Please take a moment to cast your vote and share with your network. Together, we can bring more attention to the power of food in education. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/ePS-34KX #SXSWEDU #PanelPicker #EarlyLearning #FamilyCookProductions #FoodEducation
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📣 Upcoming ICS Webinar: Expanding Access to Doulas To Improve Birth Outcomes in Rural South Carolina ICS will co-host a free session with SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare and the doula-led The BEE Collective on August 23rd at 1pm! We will discuss key takeaways from our recent report on doulas (read here: https://lnkd.in/gHAayRdM), and outline a path forward for doulas and families in the Palmetto State. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJRvumsm #doula #southcarolina #webinar #ruralhealth #communityhealth #publichealth #maternalhealth #earlychildhood #pediatric #healthcare Megan Carolan
📢 The Institute for Child Success has published a report examining conditions for expecting mothers in our state's rural areas and the potential of using doulas to improve maternal and infant health. Support for this work was provided by CRPH, highlighting critical insights and opportunities for enhancing maternal care. CRPH Program Manager Alanti Price will join representatives from the Institute for Child Success and the doula-led BEE Collective in a webinar on August 23 to discuss the report and outline a path forward for doulas and expectant families in South Carolina. 🗓️ Join the conversation here: https://bit.ly/3A9Ix2W Click here to read the latest report from ICS: https://bit.ly/46HfoIz
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ICS is proud to partner with leading early childhood organizations on the Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems (ECDHS) - Evidence to Impact Center. Learn more at earlychildhoodimpact.org! ZERO TO THREE Family Voices, Inc. - National Center for the Study of Social Policy American Academy of Pediatrics Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS Help Me Grow National Center Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development #earlychildhood #systemschange
Family Voices created and leads the Family Advisory Council (FAC) for the ECDHS: Evidence to Impact Center. This group of 12 family leaders has experience with the Early Childhood System and helps to influence the work of the Center. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eid7Ez-G. American Academy of Pediatrics Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS ZERO TO THREE Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development Help Me Grow National Center Institute for Child Success
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