South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy

07/19/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream!

07/15/2026

07/11/2026

Tonight, Argentina continues its quest to be Back-to-Back World Cup champions.

But you can be your child's champion every night by making sure they lay Back-to-Mat(tress) and keep a clean sheet (no blankets, stuffed animals or toys in the crib).

07/10/2026

It's FREE to make sure your child's car seat is properly installed! Check that off your to-do list before hitting the road for that family vacay.

When properly installed, child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.

Locate a certified child passenger safety technician and find safety information at: dph.sc.gov/carseats

07/08/2026

We love these tips to help teens find (and own) a routine that keeps them active, productive, and exploring things that bring them--and you--joy.

07/04/2026

Good morning, America, and Happy Birthday!

We wish all of you a safe and fun 4th of July, surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones. Here's to the next 250!

06/26/2026

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! On this day, 160 years ago, the first ever Juneteenth celebration was held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Major General Gordon Granger’s arrival in Galveston, Texas to declare that “all slaves are free,” two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Learn more about this federal holiday from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/

06/05/2026

We've never met a child who doesn't love a donut, and today you could score one for free. A quick Internet search could turn this into one of the sweetest days of the year for the whole family. Enjoy!