SCNCAC Looking Back
At SCNCAC, we diligently maintain data that highlights the activities and impact of SCNCAC and Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in the statewide response to child abuse. We focus on three primary data sets: the total number of children served at CACs; the technical assistance requests that SCNCAC addresses on behalf of CACs and multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners; and the continuing education hours provided to CAC staff and MDT partners by SCNCAC. This page provides a retrospective view of historical data from previous years.
**Please note that 2025 figures represent year-to-date data and will continue to be updated through the end of the year.
Total Children Served
South Carolina's 31 CACs have demonstrated steady growth in the number of children served over the past decade. Beginning with 8,160 children in 2016, services expanded consistently through 2019, reaching 10,690 children, before a slight dip in 2020. Since then, SCNCAC has experienced significant and sustained growth, increasing from 11,117 children served in 2021 to a peak of 13,788 in 2024.
So far in 2025, 13,908 children have been served, already exceeding the prior year’s total. This figure represents a 70% increase from 2016 and an almost 8% increase from 2022. Overall, this data highlights SCNCAC’s long-term growth and continued commitment to serving children across South Carolina.
Children Served by Region
This chart compares the number of children served across four regions from 2022–2025, highlighting both regional differences and year-over-year trends.
Technical Assistance Requests
SCNCAC has experienced significant growth in technical assistance requests over the past four years. After starting at 1,540 requests in 2022, we saw substantial growth to 2,278 in 2023. Although 2024 showed a temporary decrease to 1,671 requests, 2025 demonstrated remarkable recovery with 3,256 requests, representing a 111% increase from our 2022 baseline. This upward trajectory highlights our expanding role in providing essential support to partners and stakeholders.
Continuing Education Hours Provided
The delivery of continuing education has shown consistent year-over-year growth since 2022. Starting with 6,970 hours in 2022, we increased to 7,430 hours in 2023, followed by 9,411 hours in 2024. The upward trend continued in 2025, reaching 10,112 hours of continuing education provided. This represents a 45% increase over the four-year period, demonstrating our commitment to professional development and capacity building among our partners and stakeholders.
Data last updated: 12/23/2025. Please check back regularly for the most current information on our efforts and impact.