South Carolina Early Childhood Common Agenda

South Carolina Early Childhood Common Agenda Early Childhood Common Agenda — a South Carolina coalition of hundreds of advocates advancing public policy that supports young children & families.

A project by the Institute for Child Success

ECCA advocates joined state and federal leaders as South Carolina announced participation in the “A Home for Every Child...
05/13/2026

ECCA advocates joined state and federal leaders as South Carolina announced participation in the “A Home for Every Child” initiative, continuing to show up for children and foster youth across our state.

The initiative aims to increase the number of safe foster homes available for children in care while also strengthening support for families and kinship caregivers.

ECCA advocates were proud to attend the 2026 WhatWorksSC Award Celebration hosted by last week to support the incredibl...
05/04/2026

ECCA advocates were proud to attend the 2026 WhatWorksSC Award Celebration hosted by last week to support the incredible programs improving outcomes for children across South Carolina.

We are grateful to stand alongside leaders and communities working every day to create stronger opportunities for young people and their families 💗

Over the past three weeks, ECCA has been busy at the SC State House! 🏛️We hosted and co-hosted five advocacy opportuniti...
04/20/2026

Over the past three weeks, ECCA has been busy at the SC State House! 🏛️

We hosted and co-hosted five advocacy opportunities, bringing together more than 100 students and advocates to engage directly with lawmakers on issues impacting children and families.

These included:
• SC Day of Action
• ECCA March State House Visit
• SC Higher Education Institutions Engagement & Advocacy Day
• Dr. Gowdy's Social Work Class (2 visits)

We are making progress! Continuing to educate, build relationships, and keep children’s issues at the center of conversations at the State House 💗

Institute for Child Success, Save the Children Action Network, College of Social Work at South Carolina, South Carolina Centro Latino, and University of South Carolina Office of Community Engagement

Yesterday, ECCA advocates attended the Building Brighter Tomorrows Conference in Greenville, SC at the Younts Conference...
04/17/2026

Yesterday, ECCA advocates attended the Building Brighter Tomorrows Conference in Greenville, SC at the Younts Conference Center at Furman University.

Hosted by the Institute for Child Success and Institute for the Advancement of Community Health - Furman University, the day was a chance to learn, connect, and spend time with others working toward a healthier South Carolina for children and families.

“I’m so excited to continue my advocacy journey in collaboration alongside such an amazing group of people.” – Kelley M.

Really proud to have helped lead this experience alongside Deborah, Citlaly, Dr. Ann Gowdy, and the Institute for Child ...
04/16/2026

Really proud to have helped lead this experience alongside Deborah, Citlaly, Dr. Ann Gowdy, and the Institute for Child Success 💗 It’s always encouraging to see students step into these spaces and have real conversations with their lawmakers. These are the moments that build confidence and lasting impact!

The SC Day of Action, hosted by Save the Children Action Network, a lead organization of the Early Childhood Common Agen...
04/16/2026

The SC Day of Action, hosted by Save the Children Action Network, a lead organization of the Early Childhood Common Agenda, brought together advocates at the SC State House to talk directly with their lawmakers about access to nutritious food for children and the importance of investing in high-quality early care and education.

04/15/2026

ECCA Annual In-Person Advocacy Training 💗

Strengthening our advocacy skills, building connections, and showing up for children and families across South Carolina.

Shoutout to our youth advocates ✨ bringing their lived experiences and speaking up in such a powerful way.

ECCA Annual In-Person Advocacy Training 💗From high-energy connections to learning how to engage with lawmakers, advocate...
04/13/2026

ECCA Annual In-Person Advocacy Training 💗

From high-energy connections to learning how to engage with lawmakers, advocates from across South Carolina showed up ready to grow and take action for children and families.

Shoutout to our youth advocates ⭐️ So exciting to see young people share their experiences and speak on their experiences at such an early age.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.We’re encouraged to see leaders across South Carolina coming together at ...
04/04/2026

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

We’re encouraged to see leaders across South Carolina coming together at the SC State House to recognize the importance of keeping children safe and supported.

The Early Childhood Common Agenda (ECCA) supports efforts to strengthen families and improve outcomes for young children across our state.

📸 Thank you to the Children’s Trust of South Carolina for capturing this moment at the State House.

We were proud to help host the inaugural South Carolina Higher Education Institutions: Student Engagement & Advocacy Day...
04/02/2026

We were proud to help host the inaugural South Carolina Higher Education Institutions: Student Engagement & Advocacy Day at the State House.

More than 50 students representing 13 colleges and universities from across South Carolina came together to learn the fundamentals of advocacy, connect with one another, and engage directly with policymakers.

Throughout the day, students walked the halls of the State House, connected with lawmakers, and saw how decisions are made—and how their voices can play a role in shaping them.

Thank you to our partners who made this day possible: the Institute for Child Success, , , and the Early Childhood Common Agenda.

A special thank you to Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP for allowing students to use their conference room. Students felt welcomed and supported in such a professional space.

And most importantly, thank you to the students who showed up, asked questions, and stepped into these spaces with confidence. Your leadership matters!

03/31/2026

Your lived experience matters, and it’s one of the most powerful tools you bring to advocacy!

Valentina showed up and made her voice heard at the State House 💗
From posing like a superstar to sharing about her six kittens, she reminded us that every voice—big or small—matters.

She said she’s ready to advocate—are you?

Address

Columbia, SC
29201

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when South Carolina Early Childhood Common Agenda posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category