Publications & Reports

The report shares the outlook for and progress on the For Our Future: South Carolina's Birth through Five Plan.

KIDS COUNT Data Book is an annual data book that tracks the status of children by analyzing state- and county-level statistical indicators of child well-being using social educational, economic and health data. The 34th edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT^® Data Book describes how the country’s lack of affordable and accessible child care negatively affects children, families and U.S. businesses. 

The SC Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children publishes the supplement to its annual report which has findings and recommendations for action on a variety of issues impacting the well-being of South Carolina’s children.

This assessment is done to advance our understanding and develop strategies to best serve young children, their families, and the South Carolina early childhood workforce that nurtures and teaches these young children during important milestones of their lives.

Telling the story of babies is more important than ever. The data included in the State of Babies Yearbook helps policymakers understand the indications that too many babies face risks that can undermine development and therefore their ability to reach their potential—in other words, what to pay attention to. The data also can help policymakers think strategically about progress—the actions that can be taken to create meaningful and sustainable change for all families with young children.

Through surveys and interviews conducted in 2021-2022, findings highlight the most prominent needs of a diverse group of South Carolina families. 

The following is a report from the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC) pursuant to Provisos 1.55 and 1A.29 of the 2022-23 General Appropriations Act to report on the Child Early Reading and Development Education Program (CERDEP)

A compilation of findings from a statewide survey conducted Summer 2022

The annual report for South Carolina's ECAC is included in the South Carolina First Steps Annual Report. South Carolina First Steps is the host and administrator of the ECAC.

“South Carolina Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition Plan: Family Engagement” demonstrates the state’s collective capacity and commitment to ensure every child and family has the resources to learn, flourish and thrive. It includes a range of recommendations and opportunities identified to enhance, increase, and improve families’ engagement with preschool and school-based professionals, leading to shared understanding and goals around school readiness.