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SCNCAC Releases September 2026 Newsletter

8 September 2026

The South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers has released the September 2026 newsletter. This issue contains information on the following topics: State Budget Includes $1.5 Million for CACs, SCNCAC CSEC CAC-MDT Statewide Coordinator, 2027 Symposium Call for Abstracts – Last Call, Beyond Talk Podcast, CAC Employee Spotlight – Kemesha Lowery, Equipping Advocates for Effective Victim Support, 2026 Remaining Trainings & Events. Use the button to the right to view the newsletter and let us know if you have any questions. View Newsletter…

CARE House of the Pee Dee seeks Clinical Supervisor

13 July 2026

Clinical Supervisor CARE House of the Pee Dee | Full-Time The Clinical Supervisor provides leadership, oversight, and clinical supervision for the CARE House clinical team, including Forensic Interviewers and Therapists. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed services while promoting professional development, accountability, and compliance with licensing, credentialing, accreditation, and funding requirements. . Primary responsibilities include providing individual and group clinical and administrative supervision, conducting annual performance evaluations and goal setting, facilitating monthly team meetings, monitoring clinical quality and productivity, participating as a member of the leadership team, and supporting program…

Building Stronger Responses for Children: 2026 Seaside Symposium Recap

9 June 2026

More than 400 professionals convened at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center from May 26–29 for the 3rd Annual Symposium on Child Abuse & Neglect for the Carolinas. Hosted by the South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (SCNCAC) in collaboration with Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina (CACNC), the Seaside Symposium continues to advance its mission of strengthening coordinated, multidisciplinary responses to child abuse. Designed as a three-day professional development experience for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) and their Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) partners, the event brought together 386 attendees and 42 presenters across 47 sessions. Topics spanned investigation,…

SCNCAC Releases June 2026 Newsletter

8 June 2026

The South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers has released the June 2026 newsletter. This issue contains information on the following topics: 2026 Carolinas Seaside Symposium, Tracking Our Progress Across South Carolina, Midlands Gives Day, 15th Annual CAC Day Press Conference, Race to Healing 2026, CAC Employee Spotlight – Anna Shaw, Upcoming – VerbatUm Training. Use the button to the right to view the newsletter and let us know if you have any questions. View Newsletter…

2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month Recap

5 May 2026

The South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers has released a snapshot of South Carolina’s efforts during Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026, highlighting the impact of Children’s Advocacy Centers and their partners across the state. It reflects a month of awareness, collaboration, and continued commitment to protecting children and supporting families. This issue contains: SCNCAC Live Data Project CAC Day Press Conference Child Abuse Prevention Efforts Use the button to the right to view the summary and let us know if you have any questions. View Newsletter…

South Carolina CACs See a 3% Increase in 2025 Service Numbers

14 April 2026

South Carolina’s Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) served 14,184 children in 2025—a 3% increase over 2024 and part of a striking long-term trend. This figure represents a 74% surge since 2016, when 8,160 children received services, and a 122% increase from the 6,386 children served in 2009. Statewide Network of Support South Carolina CACs consist of 17 primary CACs and 14 satellite CAC locations, many of which serve multiple counties to ensure comprehensive coverage across the state. These 31 centers collectively provide trauma-informed, child-centered services, guided by the SCNCAC Development Plan and the South Carolina Child Abuse Response Protocol…

15th Annual Children’s Advocacy Center Day Press Conference

7 April 2026

Columbia, S.C. — April 1, 2026 In a powerful demonstration of statewide commitment to child protection, South Carolina officials, advocates, and lawmakers convened at the Statehouse today to commemorate the 15th Annual Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Day. Governor Henry McMaster and the General Assembly once again recognized the critical mission of Children’s Advocacy Centers through an official proclamation and joint legislative resolution, formally declaring April 1, 2026, as CAC Day across South Carolina. Tom Knapp, CEO of the South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, opened the event by thanking the Attorney General’s office, Children’s Trust, the Department of Children’s…

SCNCAC Releases March 2026 Newsletter

9 March 2026

The South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers has released the March 2026 newsletter. This issue contains information on the following topics: 2025 Annual Report, 15th Annual CAC Day – April 1, 2026, Midlands Give – May 5, 2026, State Budget Request to Support South Carolina CACs, CAC Employee Spotlight – Taylor Conroy, Training Advocates to Support Children and Families, Upcoming: 2026 Carolinas Seaside Symposium. Use the button to the right to view the newsletter and let us know if you have any questions. View Newsletter…

SCNCAC Releases December 2025 Newsletter

8 December 2025

The South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers has released the December 2025 newsletter. This issue contains information on the following topics: Year End giving Campaigns, BeHeard4Kids 2026 Campaign Guide, Wrapping Up 2025 Client Data Entry, 2026 Seaside Symposium – Registration is Open, CAC Employee Spotlight – Jessica Bell, SCNCAC Training Highlights, Upcoming 2026 Trainings & Events. Use the button to the right to view the newsletter and let us know if you have any questions. View Newsletter…

SCNCAC Releases September 2025 Newsletter

3 September 2025

The South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers has released the September 2025 newsletter. This issue contains information on the following topics: SC Accreditation Standards Progress Update, 2025 Development Plan, Safe Babies Active Community Team (ACT), 2026 Symposium Call for Abstracts, SC Response to Human Trafficking CAC Employee Spotlight – Kelly Mason, Resiliency Training Series, Initial VSP Training – August 2025, 2025 Remaining Trainings & Events. Use the button to the right to view the newsletter and let us know if you have any questions. View Newsletter…