The document outlines the members and goals of four committees working on early childhood issues in South Carolina: the Business/Economic Committee led by Jacki Martin and focused on supporting families and reducing poverty; the Geographic Disparities Committee led by Debbie Robertson and focused on allocating resources equitably; the Quality Early Care and Assessment Committee led by Herman Knopf and focused on defining quality standards; and the Racial/Ethnic Disparities Committee led by Darnell McPherson and focused on addressing racial inequities. Each committee is supported by a facilitator and nonprofit organization.

1. JACKI MARTIN BUSINESS/ECONOMIC COMMITTEE

2. •Tammie Collins
•Tim Ervolina
•Natasha Jenkins
•David Morley
•EJ Newby
•Rick Noble
•Karen Odom
•Susan Parlier
•David Smalls
•Peggy Torrey
•Sue Williams
BUSINESS/ECONOMIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Leader: Jacki Martin, The Riley Institute at Furman University
Facilitator: Megan Branham, Children’s Trust of South Carolina

3. STRONG FAMILY SUPPORTS
“We support economic strategies that reward work and lift families out of poverty.”
Earned Income Tax Credit (n.)
Refundable tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and couples – particularly those with children

4. DEBBIE ROBERTSON GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES COMMITTEE

5. •Amanda Adler
•Jeff Allen
•Linda Brees
•Lora Bryson
•Mary Lynne Diggs
•Clifford Fulmore
•John Hester
•Charles Jordan
•Janette Moyer
•Emily Schrank
•Christy Sears
•Richard Shick
•Dee Stegelin
•Ellen Still
•Teresa Ware
GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Leader: Debbie Robertson, South Carolina First Steps
Facilitator: Bryan Boroughs, Institute for Child Success

6. STRONG FAMILY SUPPORTS
“Using standards to map areas where working parents are struggling to receive early care resources guides policy makers to better allocate limited resources.”
The Self-Sufficiency Standard
An accurate measure of cost of living
•Basic needs
•All counties
•All family types

7. HERMAN KNOPF QUALITY EARLY CARE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE

8. •Bonnie Bella
•Joyce Fields
•Elizabeth Frosch
•Heather Googe
•Nathan Hale
•Mary Anne Mathews
•Noelle McInerney
•Maggie Michael
•Amy Nienhuis
•Lisa Potts Kirchner
•Katy Sides
•Katie Smith
•Mike Smith
•Bunnie Ward
•Tamela Spann
QUALITY EARLY CARE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Leader: Herman Knopf, USC Child Development Research Center
Facilitator: Melissa Strompolis, Children’s Trust of South Carolina

9. QUALITY EARLY CARE & EDUCATION
“Clear definitions and standards for quality early care and education coupled with ongoing program evaluation will provide needed accountability.”
Create
a committee to increase participation in the quality improvement system
&
Modify
the State Advisory Committee on the Regulation of Childcare Facilities

10. DARNELL MCPHERSON RACIAL/ETHNIC DISPARITIES COMMITTEE

11. •Anne Bergin
•Bethany Carlos
•Lisa Colby
•Mary Lynne Diggs
•Timothy Ervolina
•Susan Heath
•Maria Martin
•Jenna Stephens
RACIAL/ETHNIC DISPARITIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Leader: Darnell McPherson, Darlington County First Steps
Facilitator: Caitlin Carey, United Way Association of South Carolina

12. STRONG FAMILY SUPPORTS
“With limited resources, it is critical we use standards and tools that consider…race to ensure we are equitably and adequately serving all children and families. ”
Racial Impact Assessments
Opportunity Impact Statements

13. BILL BROWN SYSTEM INVESTMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND ALIGNMENT COMMITTEE

14. •Leigh Bolick
•Jennifer Buster
•Sally Cauthen
•Tina Gentry
•Channon Hanna
•Lisa Kirchner
•Steve Strom
•Kim Wellman
•Rosemary Wilson
•Dan Wuori
SYSTEM INVESTMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND ALIGNMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Leader: Bill Brown, University of South Carolina
Facilitator: Joe Waters, Institute for Child Success

15. INVESTMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
“Existing early childhood programs, which have proven their effectiveness in South Carolina, need to be expanded to serve more families.”
Home Visiting
50% expansion by 2020
Family Home Care
Additional compliance visits
ABC Voucher Program
Full 2nd year funding