December ICS eNews

ICS is proud to announce its critical role in partnering on three out of six Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) awards, furthering our commitment to improving the lives of children and families. ICS will serve as the Intermediary for all three awarded jurisdictions, playing a vital role in the success and implementation of these impactful programs.  

In Spartanburg, South Carolina, SIPPRA funds will continue to support the Hello Family initiative, a collaborative effort founded by multiple organizations, including ICS. This program is dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and their families by providing services and resources for all children in Spartanburg, ensuring that they have access to the tools they need for success. 

In Florida, SIPPRA funding will support two key programs aimed at improving the lives of young children and families. First, Family Connects, a newborn home visiting program will be launched to provide essential services for families in the City of Jacksonville and Leon County, offering support and resources to new parents. Additionally, Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit that champions the positive effects of shared reading in partnership with a national network of clinicians, will expand its services, leveraging the pediatric well-child visit, using children’s books and shared reading to support parents and caregivers in strengthening early literacy and healthy relationships with their infants and young children.

Congratulations to Spartanburg, the City of Jacksonville and Leon County - ICS looks forward to working with you to improve the lives of young children!

Keep the Work Going!

The SIPPRA-funded initiatives described above continue to strengthen ICS efforts to support children and families in need. A collaboration like this one is just an example of the many ways ICS works to help young children and their communities reach success.

To achieve goals like this and support our collective mission requires a variety of support including gifts from folks like you. ICS remains committed to making a positive, lasting impact on those with whom we partner. With your donation this year, you can be a part of that impact.

Please consider making a gift right now to help ICS keep the work going! Click the button below to donate today.

New ICS Fellows Blog Post!

Most people hear about the ways childhood disruption can lead to higher risk of negative outcomes for those children. But have you ever thought about how disruption can also be constructive for kids? Learn from Dr. Veronica Parker, one of the ICS Fellows, in our latest blog post by clicking the image above!

Housing Innovation: Children's Edition

The Housing Innovation Children's Edition summit, hosted by the Institute for Child Success (ICS), brought attention to the urgent need for safe, stable, affordable housing for families with young children. ICS played a key role in bringing together a diverse group of people, including educators, lawmakers, community leaders, and more, to discuss creative solutions for this growing issue. The event created a space for meaningful conversations, connections, and action, reflecting ICS’s ongoing commitment to supporting children and families in South Carolina. It was an inspiring day that energized everyone to continue working together for lasting change!



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