Last year there were 19,572 South Carolina children in investigations of child maltreatment. One case is too many. Our future prosperity and quality of life depend on the healthy development of children residing in the diverse communities across our state.
Preventing child abuse and neglect must be a priority that requires individuals, families, child-serving organizations, schools, faith-based groups, businesses, government agencies, and civic leaders to support the physical, emotional, social, and educational well-being of all children.
