Children's Trust of South Carolina

To close out Parent Leadership Month, Leesa Plumblee Nelson, our parent engagement coordinator, penned a heartfelt op-ed celebrating the statewide Parent Advisory Council, which has "brought insight, wisdom and courage to our organization and, ultimately, to our state as a whole." She encourages us all to do the same—celebrate and support the parents in our lives. Read more: bit.ly/4biC5Fr

We want to give a huge shoutout to our latest group of certified trainers! Last week, 23 passionate professionals from across the state attended our Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Resilience Training-of-Trainers program. We explored the individual and collective effects of ACEs, as well as ways to foster resilience and prevent childhood adversity. As certified trainers, these educators, social workers, law enforcement and other child-serving professionals can now lead their own ACEs workshops and trainings, promote effective resilience-building strategies for children and families and access ongoing trainer support from us. If you're a professional interested in becoming a trainer, our next program is May 14-15! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eFNVEg7m #ChampionsForChildren

Happy Valentine's Day, friends! ?? If you love our mission, why not celebrate by making a special monthly gift to Children's Trust? Consistent support is vital to our work, just like a steady heartbeat. It's easy to set up your monthly donation at scChildren.org/donate. ????

Every April, we lead the Child Abuse Prevention Prevention Month campaign in South Carolina. We team up with community-based organizations, state agencies, libraries and so many others to raise awareness about the importance of prevention. If you plan to be a part of CAP Month, we invite you to join us during our luncheon next month! ?? Come network, explore ideas together and get energized! #ChampionsForChildren

Are you participating in Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month this April in South Carolina? Join us for our CAP Month Luncheon on Thursday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Columbia! Connect, learn and network with other community-based organizations on events, engagement and awareness during CAP Month. The deadline to register is Friday, March 14. Sign up at bit.ly/3QkAfdb!

LAST CHANCE: Sign up to receive printed awareness materials for Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month) in April! ?? Non-profit and family-serving organizations can order materials at no charge. These include stickers, parenting tip cards, positive messages for kids, a poster and more to raise awareness about child well-being and prevention. The deadline to order is this Friday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m. Sign up at scChildren.org/capmonth. #ChampionsForChildren?

LAST CALL: Join our two-day ACEs and Building Resilience Training-of-Trainers program on February 12-13, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina! Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have the potential to affect long-term health and well-being. But with the right tools, we can foster resilience and prevent childhood adversity. Our ACEs and Building Resilience Training-of-Trainers will prepare you to be a leading voice in shaping supportive communities that increase protective factors in children and families. Continuing Education Units are also available! There are only 2 seats left. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. bit.ly/4gpgo8k | #ChampionsForChildren

Become a trainer in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and building resilience! Register now for our Trainer-of-Trainers program on Feb. 12-13 in Columbia. There are only a few seats left, and registration closes on Jan. 31. Find all the details at https://lnkd.in/eVr5Qy-F!