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. Additionally, we provide yearly Total Children Analysis reports that offer additional detail on the types of services provided in a given year.
**Please note that the data displayed for the current year reflects year-to-date (YTD) information and will be updated regularly as new data is submitted and validated.
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.
In 2025, 14,184 children were served, exceeding the prior year’s total. This figure represents an almost 74% increase from 2016 and a 10% increase from 2022. Overall, this data highlights SCNCAC’s long-term growth and continued commitment to serving children across South Carolina.
As of early 2026, CACs have already served 4,852 children statewide, with this year-to-date figure continuing to grow as data is updated throughout the year.
Children Served by Region
This chart compares the number of children served across four regions from 2022–2025, with additional year-to-date data for 2026. The data highlights both regional differences and year-over-year trends.
Total Children Analysis Reports
These yearly Total Children Analysis reports provide information on service types, average time to forensic interviews, allegation breakdown, and multidisciplinary team statewide monthly referral rates for Children’s Advocacy Centers in the listed year.
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 3,280 requests, representing a 113% increase from our 2022 baseline. This upward trajectory highlights our expanding role in providing essential support to partners and stakeholders.
So far in 2026, SCNCAC has already responded to 1,453 technical assistance requests, reflecting continued demand for support as the year progresses.
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 10,113 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.
So far in 2026, SCNCAC has already provided 670 hours of continuing education, with this year-to-date total expected to grow as additional trainings are delivered.
Data last updated: 3/6/2026. Please check back regularly for the most current information on our efforts and impact.