2021

TEN-YEAR IMPACT REPORT

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CONTENTS

11 ICS HISTORY

22 LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

33 VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

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IMPACT IN SOUTH CAROLINA

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CONTRIBUTORS THROUGH THE DECADE

ICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF ANDFELLOWS

THEORY OF CHANGE

CULTIVATING EARLY CHILDHOODECOSYSTEMS

ICS IN THE FIELD

ICS ACROSS THE NATION

ICS EXPERIENCE

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ICS HISTORY

The Institute for Child Success was originally just an idea, a “wouldn’t it be great if” aspirationshared by community leaders in response to discouraging statistics for young children in SouthCarolina. In 2010, the year ICS was founded, one in five children lived in poverty, 72 percent ofthird graders scored below proficient in reading, and South Carolina was consistently among theworst states in education, maternal and child outcomes.

These leaders, associated with the United Way of Greenville County and the Greenville HealthSystem Children’s Hospital (now Prisma Health Children’s Hospital), envisioned an organization thatwould work at the systems level promoting research-based policies and approaches that would leadto better child outcomes.

Adopting the nonpartisan mantra, Kids Drive Our Future, ICS began working and quickly emergedas a leader and trusted adviser in South Carolina and soon grew to attract national attention. Sinceits founding, ICS has secured $450+ million for early childhood in South Carolina alone. ICS led thecreation and renewal of the biennial and bipartisan Early Childhood Common Agenda; theorganization was key advisor for the SC Legislature in passing a state Earned Income Tax Credit,First Steps Reauthorization, state Pay for Success fund, and Pre-K expansions; ICS was the initiator of the Self Sufficiency Standard, Reach Out and Read expansion, and the LegislativeAdvisory Roundtable, a bi-partisan group of early-childhood focused policy makers. ICS continues toserve as a thought leader for evidence-based policies and practices in the early childhood sector,providing education and training through webinars, issue briefs, publications, residency days, and itssignature research and continuing-education event, the annual Nurturing Developing Mindsconference. To date, ICS is responsible for numerous Pay for Success projects throughout theUnited States and has been involved in research, consulting, and policy initiatives in a majority ofstates across the US.

ICS evolved greatly over its first decade, but the impact is clear. What first began as an abstractconcept has become a nationally recognized “first call” in the early childhood arena by providingtangible research, policy, planning and innovation for a critically important field. As ICS celebrates itsfirst ten years, it also looks forward to its second decade, and sees great potential for successes forchildren and their families.

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ICS has securedICS has secured

$450+ million$450+ million

for early childhoodfor early childhood

in South Carolina alonein South Carolina alone

As we look back on our first decade, noone could have predicted the culture-altering events that began in spring 2020that would mark the pivot into our secondact. Understandably, many feel as thoughthis upcoming decade begins withuncertainty. At ICS, however, we enter witha determined clarity and an optimism thatwith focus, diligence and an embrace ofinnovative and bold solutions, history willlook on the year past as the catalyst to anew age in early childhood.

The success of all children is only possiblewhen children of all races and ethnicitiessucceed. The success of all children is onlyachievable when children in rural and urbanareas have equal and adequate access toaffordable quality child care; when childrenfrom low-income families are securelyhoused akin to their higher-incomedclassmates; when internet access doesn’tdetermine the quality of education; andwhen services for children with specialneeds are the first to be increased, notreduced. What affects one, affects all.

LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

Desmond P. Kelly, M.D.Chief Medical Research Officer, Prisma Health

Associate Dean for Research, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

Paradigms of the past that have allowed theseinequities to grow stand in direct conflict to thesuccess of all children and accordingly, have noplace in the future of ICS. Therefore, the seconddecade of ICS will see us double down on Equityand Inclusion, create more innovation in policyand strategy, advance and expand research, andpioneer unexplored partnerships and lines ofthought. We will be relentless in ourcommitment to diversity, the boldness ofproposed solutions, the quality of our researchand planning, and our optimism that the successof all young children is attainable.

Back in 2010, very few could have imagined theaccomplishments that were to be achieved overthe following 10 years. They were won bydedicated board members, staff and supporterswho saw the need and believed that a start-up,systemic-focused organization could make adifference in the face of overwhelming odds.That belief is still core to our nature and fuelsour inspiration toward 2030.

Looking ForwardLooking Forward

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Proposing smart public policies, grounded in research.Advising governments, nonprofits, foundations and other stakeholders on strategies toimprove outcomes.Sharing knowledge, convening stakeholders, embracing solutions and acceleratingimpact.Encouraging and cultivating catalytic, innovative leadership in early childhood.

Headquartered in Greenville, SC, ICS is a private, nonpartisan, research and applied policy organization. ICS was created to transform the situation for children in our community, throughout South Carolina and across the nation and to shape the dialogue regarding how we should secure the future of our community’s youngest children. We are an incubator of new knowledge, a

trusted advisor to governments, foundations and nonprofits hungry to improve outcomes for thechildren they serve. Moreover, we serve as a source of leadership development for individuals andorganizations wishing to develop the capacities to co-create a better, brighter future for the nextgeneration of children.

VISION, MISSION & VALUES

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ICS pursues its Mission in four primary ways:ICS pursues its Mission in four primary ways:

ICS VisionICS Vision

ICS Values:ICS Values:

EquityHumanityInnovationIntegrityNonpartisanshipPartnershipResults

The success of all young children.

Desmond P. Kelly, MDBoard Chair

Prisma Health-Upstate

Gary GlickmanVice Chair

G2 Advisory Services

Neil E. GraysonTreasurer

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Natalma McKnewSecretary

Fox Rothschild

Calvin Calhoun, IIIBoard Executive

CommitteeTruist

Ann RobinsonImmediate Past

Board ChairBank of America

Susan T. Shi, PhDChair Emerita

Community Leader

Loranne AusleyAttorney & FL State Senator

Marion E. BroomePhD, RN, FAANDuke University

Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell,Dorchester County

First Steps

The Hon. Merl CodeOgletree, Deakins,

Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Paul Dworkin, MD·Connecticut

Children’s Hospital &Help Me Grow Nat'l. Ctr.

Sylvia EcholsEarly Learning Partnership of York County

Carolyn EllisCliff & CarolynEllis Foundation

Frances EllisonCommunity Leader

Annette RicchiazziMissionLab Consulting

Francis Rushton, MD Beaufort Pediatrics & Univ. of South Carolina

(Retired)

William F. Schmidt, MD, PhD

Prisma Health Children’s Hospital - Upstate (Retired)

JoKeitha Seabrook3FG Consulting, LLC

Chris Story City of

Spartanburg, SC

Dick WilkersonMichelin NA

(Retired)

Deb LongBon Secours St. Francis

Health System

ICS BOARD OFDIRECTORS, STAFF & FELLOWS

John Young Shik ConcklinVP of Strategy &

Development

Alexis HerschkowitschAssociate Director ofEquity & Innovation

Mary C. GarveyVP of Equity &

Innovation

Jamie MoonPresident & CEO

Bryan BoroughsVP &

General Counsel

Mary MacKenzieSenior Fellow

Linda BreesSenior Fellow

Dolores "Dee" Stegelin, PhDSenior Fellow

Megan Carolan VP of Research

Lisa MaronieCommunications

Manager

Karen CantuExecutive Assistant

Amber PoseyPolicy Research

Associate

FellowsFellows

StaffStaff

Christina VazquezFinance & Operations

Manager

THEORY OF CHANGE

to ensure that allchildren can succeed, thrive and reach theirpotential.

The field of early childhood is dynamic anditerative–as we learn more, there is more todo, and the goal of “child success” perpetuallymoves forward. This state of constantimprovement is a good thing. For example, acentury ago, we were unaware of many of theprenatal and perinatal advances we take forgranted now. Just over 20 years ago, we beganto learn of Adverse Childhood Experiences.Only two years ago, pre-COVID-19, fewer ofus were aware of the critical foundation thatchild care plays in not only child development,but also the workforce and economy. Welearn, we conceive solutions, we apply them,and children are better off as a result. And aswe know, investments into early childhoodyield upwards of a $1-$4 return oninvestment. Yet, it is not as easy as it sounds.

The early childhood ecosystem affects nearlyeveryone, yet no one party is solelyresponsible for its success. This is becauseearly childhood ecosystems exist within,depend on, and affect larger, non-earlychildhood systems–business, health andeducation, as examples. As a result, efforts toimprove the system are often isolated,unilateral, short-lived, unsustainable, or somecombination thereof. Yet, all of us intuit thatthere is a reason for the saying: it takes avillage to raise a child.

At the Institute for Child Success, we cultivateAt the Institute for Child Success, we cultivate early childhood ecosystemsearly childhood ecosystems

As a successful cultivator of early childhoodecosystems, ICS has identified a roadmap forinitiatives, based on its significant experienceproviding technical assistance to communities. Theroadmap has three co-dependent parts that resultin Child Success: Stakeholders, Values and Process.

The drivers of the successful initiatives are thestakeholders, which in ICS’s experience, mustinclude all parties. This group includes families,health professionals, early childhood educators, thebroader educational system, the businesscommunity, government, nonprofits, faithcommunities, and philanthropy. Fueling the effortare the values of equity and innovation. The thirdpart is the process, which is both iterative andcontinuous.

1. Analyze2. Plan/Research3. Policy/Program4. Fund5. Measure

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ICS supports communities as they develop theirearly childhood ecosystems in all phases of thisroadmap. ICS seeks to incubate innovation,promote collaboration, and break down thestructural barriers so children can succeed andthrive.

Equity & Innovation

Values

Businesses

Faith Communities

Families

Government

Healthcare professionals

Philanthropy

Providers

Schools

Child Success

Stakeholders

Start

CULTIVATING

EARLY CHILDHOOD ECOSYSTEMS

2. Plan/Research1. Analyze

5. Measure

4. Fund3. Policy/Program

Steps

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ICS ACROSS THE NATION

Conferences, Seminars & Events

Research, Strategy & Technical Support

Research, Strategy & Technical Support, and Conferences & Seminars

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Researching the Equity Impact of Evidence-Based Interventions and preschool-to-prisonpipeline.Developing an Equity Lens Toolkit for organizations and leading implicit bias trainings forearly childhood practitioners. Hosting Impact Investing events, innovation roundtables, and the annual NurturingDeveloping Minds Conference.

Conducting Pay for Success feasibility studies in over a dozen jurisdictions.Completing landscape and market analyses, cost-benefit and return on investmentassessments and outcomes studies for governments, foundations and nonprofits.Studying tax policy implications and alternatives, and advising lawmakers and advocates.

Creating strategic plans for policy and program expansion/implementation. Providing technical assistance for the development of early-learning continuums, programsand markets.Exploring opportunities for improving social determinants of health, including medical-legalpartnerships and housing stability.

Equity/Innovation

Analyze

Plan/Research

Advising communities, governments and organizations on tax policy, governance, fundallocation, advocacy strategies, service expansion and innovation.Facilitating the biennial SC Early Childhood Common Agenda.Supporting policy initiatives for the National Association of State Legislators, SC Chapter ofAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, National Care for All Children Campaign, hospitalassociations, and local communities.

Facilitating successful Pay for Success financing projects.Hello Family SpartanburgCity of Tempe, AZ (preschool expansion)Expansion of SC Nurse Family Partnership

Publishing the SC Early Childhood Databook to track progress on essential metrics.Researching the return on investment for early childhood interventions and systems.Providing technical outcomes assistance for OnTrack Greenville.

Policy/Program

Fund

Measure

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ICS EXPERIENCE

Over the past decade, ICS has assisted jurisdictions, communities and organizations with cultivatingOver the past decade, ICS has assisted jurisdictions, communities and organizations with cultivating

stronger early childhood ecosystems. Highlights of the work include:stronger early childhood ecosystems. Highlights of the work include:

For additional details regarding ICS experience and publications, please visit www.instituteforchildsuccess.org.

IMPACT IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Across the nation, the work of ICS is having a profound impact on young children and their families.This is especially true in South Carolina, where the organization was founded and continues to beheadquartered.

ICS has provided leadership, education andtraining for the early childhood system

Early Childhood Common Agenda: Led the biennial formation of a statewide, bipartisan andgovernor-supported policy agenda for SC.Nurturing Developing Minds Conference: Annually hosted a national professional developmentand continuing education conference.Equity: Provided ongoing information, research and policies aimed at increasing equity withinearly childhood ecosystems through data books, trainings and policy briefs.

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Sharing KnowledgeSharing Knowledge

Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Childcare Support: Secured an $80M increase in funding forpublicly funded 4K and $40M of recurring state support for early childhood developmentcenters and families. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Successfully advocated for the SC EITC, which impacts400,000+ working families annually. Home Visiting: Tripled the number of babies and mothers receiving Nurse Family Partnershipthrough a $30M state expansion. Reach Out and Read: Secured age-appropriate books for over 50,000 children through a $1Mannual state allocation that encourages families to read together.

SINCE 2010

ICS has catalyzed $450+ millionin new investments in South Carolina for families & children

Capitalizing InvestmentsCapitalizing Investments

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ICS IN THE FIELD

Jamie Moon and Sec. Richard Rileyat the SC Economic Forum on

Early Childhood Investment, 2013

Jamie (c) receives the Greenville Health System'sChildren's Hospital's For the Love of Childrenaward in 2017, with Dr. William Schmidt, III &

Linda Brees

Bryan Boroughs, actress Jennifer Garner and Emily Carroll at a2015 Save the Children: Importance of Early Learning

event in SC

Jamie moderated a TogetherSCinformation forum with

U.S. Senator Tim Scott in 2017

At the 2019 Nurturing Developing Minds Conference: (l-r) Bryan Boroughs, Jane Witowski (Help Me Grow SC),

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Dworkin

The team at Nurturing Developing Minds 2020: Partnering Across Sectors to Support Child Development

Founded by

Fueled by

Major Contributors

Bradshaw Institute for Community

Child Health & Advocacy

Merl Code

Community Foundation of Greenville

Colonial Life and Unum

Corporation for National and Community

Service Social Innovation Fund

Cliff & Carolyn Ellis Foundation

Frances & Dave Ellison

Peggy & Edwin Good

Graham Foundation

Joy & Neil Grayson

Greenville County First Steps

Inasmuch Foundation

Jolley Foundation

Margaret Linder Southern Endowment Fund

Tami McKnew

Daniel-Mickel Foundation

National Endowment for the Arts

New America Foundation

Nonprofit Finance Fund

Priester Foundation

Prisma Health Hospital System

Jean & Bill Schmidt

SC Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

SC Department of Social Services

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

John I. Smith Charities

City of Spartanburg

Sorenson Impact Center

Susan Thomson Shi

Urban Institute

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Nancy & Erwin Maddrey

Anne Marie Maertens

Suzanne Manning

Lisa & Jamie Maronie

Josephus & Laura Mavretic

Amanda McDougald Scott & Brandon Scott

Liliana & Rod McGee

Darnell McPherson

Danielle & Kirby Mitchell

Sommer & Jamie Moon

Eric Nash

North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation

PNC Bank

Palmetto Health Children's Hospital

Park Sterling Bank

Lauren Park

Lillian & Henry Parr

Mary Peace Sterling Foundation

Russell Pomeranz

Amber Posey

Austin Raunikar

Jim Reynolds

Annette Ricchiazzi

Richland County First Steps

Leighan Rinker

Richard Riley

Ann & Andy Robinson

Laurie Rovin

Burke Royster

Keller Anne Ruble

Francis Rushton

SC Education Oversight Committee

Peg Sabo Carolan

Genevieve Sakas Manly

Robert Saul

JoKeitha Seabrook

Minor & Hal Shaw

Susan & Frank Shaw

David Shi

Katy & Bartley Sides

Susan Smith

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

Diane Smock & Brad Wyche

Spartanburg County First Steps

Spartanburg County School District No. 7

Elizabeth Stall

State of South Carolina Department

of Education

Delores (Dee) Stegelin

Cathy Stevens & Erik Ching

Jessalyn & Chris Story

Nur Tanyel

Tri-County Cradle to Career

John Tripoli

Total Comfort Solutions

University of South Carolina

Jill Vales

Christina Vazquez

Nancy & Benny Walker

Harold Waters

Joe Waters

Tracy Waters

Kate Grant Wells

Jeannette Wilcox & Craig Stine

Richard Wilkerson

Matt Wilson

Winer Family Foundation

Paula & Baxter Wynn

Carol & Roy Abercrombie

Karen & Jim Akerhielm

Loranne Ausley

Angela C. Baum-Smith

BEST NC

Claire & Joe Blake

Franklin Boineau

Adair & Bryan Boroughs

Dennis Braasch

Linda & Gene Brees

Marion Broome

Hassan Brown

Vicki & Craig Brown

William H. Brown

Ann Bryan

Carolina Bryan

Kristy Buchanon

Bryan Bullock

Angela Caldwell

Didi Caldwell

Calvin Calhoun, III

Crystal Campbell

Megan Carolan & Ragbe Ahmed

Maggie Cash

Ginger Chilton

John Young Shik Concklin

Andersen Cook

Sam Cook

Jeanette & John Cothran

Melissa Crow

Leigh & Mark D'Amico

Annemarie Forte DeFronzo

Sylvia Echols

EdVenture Children's Museum

Betty Farr

Ferebee Lane + Co.

Carolyn & Cliff Ellis

Kathy Ellis

Natalina & Jerry Ferlauto

Robert & Patricia Fulbright

Nancy Gangemi & Joseph David

Barbara & Michael Gauderer

Mary C. Garvey

Gary Glickman

Diane & Larry Gluck

Megan Golden & Peter Neiman

Donald Gordon

Cecile Hudson Grant

Matthew Grisham

Janice Gruendel

Jo Hackl

Susan Hamlett

Jane H. & Edward Harvey

Donna & Ted Hendry

Sarah & Gordon Herring

Alexis Herschkowitsch

Anna Kate & Hayne Hipp

Anne & Frank Holleman

Megan & Howard Houston

Mary Anne & Robert Inglis

Beverly James

Cathy Jones & Eric Jaegers

Jill & Desmond Kelly

Janice Key

Alissa Lange

Lexington County First Steps

Enda Murphy Linnane

Mark Lorimer

CONTRIBUTORS THROUGH THE DECADE

Prisma Health Children's Hospital

United Way of Greenville County

Mary Black Foundation

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation

Hollingsworth Funds

J.B. & M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation

The Duke Endowment

Contributors

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Current as of 10.25.21

The Institute for Child Success is fueled by the Mary Black Foundation, BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina, and the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation (an independent licensee of the

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association).

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