LATEST NEWS: January 2022- Happy New Year! We are excited to release our special edition data reference book that addresses the COVID-19 impact on children. The report is available under our Publications page under the Data Reference Books section. The first Children's Committee hearing will take place on February 1st at 9:00 a.m. in Blatt 110. The Committee currently has two vacancies for a citizen member and a House Representative member. We are hopeful that these positions will be filled by the Governor and Speaker of the House in the next few weeks. Our 2021 Public Hearing Testimony Report will be ready for distribution soon and we are looking forward to a productive new year of advocating for SC children.
Committee on Children
We believe how we treat children is the most accurate indicator of our state's future.
About Us
The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children was created by statute to research issues regarding the children of South Carolina and to offer policy and legislative recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
What We Do
Assess child well being issues, based on data and research.
Offer policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
Help state agencies and stakeholders address children's needs.
Promote better outcomes for South Carolina's children.
Upcoming Committee on Children Meetings
January Committee Hearing
DATE: February 1, 2022
TIME: 9:00am
LOCATION: Blatt Building, Room 110
To view past Committee on Children meetings, please visit the South Carolina Statehouse Video Archives.
Contact Us
The Committee on Children invites public comments, questions, and suggestions.
Also, staff to the Committee on Children will provide you with information about annual reports, publications, meetings, public hearings, and Committee-sponsored bills. You may send staff a message by email or fill out the comment card below.
1300 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29208
