Births
A child’s brain develops faster from birth to age three than at any later period in life, building the foundation for all future learning, behavior and health. That’s why we must start early to advance programs and policies that promote healthy development from day one.
South Carolina
infants were born in 2017.
National
infants were born in 2017.
Abbeville County
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Low Birth Weight
A healthy beginning starts before birth.
To improve chances for a strong start in life, access to prenatal care and screening services are important to create the conditions for optimal development in a child’s earliest months and years.
South Carolina
infants weighed less than 5.5 pounds at birth.
National
infants weighed less than 5.5 pounds at birth.
Abbeville County
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Low Income
All families with young children—especially first-time parents, those with both parents in the labor force, those without extended family nearby, and those living in poverty—are stretched for time and resources. Networks of early care supports can offer families guidance and confidence to navigate the earliest months and years.
South Carolina
children under 5 live in families with an income below 200% of the federal poverty line.
National
children under 5 live in families with an income below 200% of the federal poverty line.
Abbeville County
children under 5 live in families with an income below 200% of the federal poverty line.
Poverty
Infants and toddlers whose families are living below the federal poverty line experience many risk factors for healthy development, including limited access to affordable, high-quality child care in settings that meet the varied needs of their families.
South Carolina
children under 5 live in poverty.
National
children under 5 live in poverty.
Abbeville County
children under 5 live in poverty.
Race and Ethnicity
To ensure equity for all infants and toddlers, it is important to understand both the strengths and barriers of the populations in your area and the supports that can help all families thrive.
Estimates are for children birth to four, although this data is likely very similar for the birth to three age range.
In some areas, all percents will total to more than 100 percent because "Hispanic" is an ethnic category that overlaps with racial categories.
South Carolina
National
Abbeville County
Parental Education
Parental education is strongly associated with a child's well-being. Families must have equitable access to programs that support their continued education to ensure that the results we want for our youngest children are achieved.
South Carolina
National
Abbeville County
Infants Born to Teen Parents
Parents are a child’s most important caregiver; they play the lead role in their child’s healthy development. But all parents, especially young mothers under the age of 18, may need additional supports such as home visiting and parenting classes, to give their child a strong start.
South Carolina
infants were born to teen mothers.
National
infants were born to teen mothers.
Abbeville County
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Infant Deaths
Families need a system of supports that reach every child at or before birth with needed information, assessments and referrals that provide each child a strong start.
South Carolina
infants died before the age of 1.
National
infants died before the age of 1.
Abbeville County
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