COLUMBIA – The Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation announced a 2015 partnership to support Kinship Care in South Carolina.
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, established in 1996, is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. The Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved in all 46 South Carolina counties, and strategically uses resources to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.
The Annie E Casey Foundation is a national funder based in Baltimore with assets of nearly $3 billion. It is best known for its annual “Kids Count Report” which provides critical information on children and it is often used by states to direct resources to certain areas.
For more information on the Kinship Care Initiative, contact: Tamara Peterson at tpeterson@sistersofcharitysc.com.