1. Welcome To The South Carolina Department Of Social Services Web Site Home. programs and Services child care Homes. All meetings begin at 10 a.m and are open to the public. The Board meets in Suite 200 at the south carolina http://www.state.sc.us/dss

South Carolina Department of Social Services P O Box 1520 • Columbia, SC 29202-1520 Home Programs and Services Contact Information Forms ... Reports Frequently Asked Questions How do I ... ... adopt a child? ... report abuse or neglect? ... place a child for adoption? ... get child support? ... apply for Medicaid? ... become a foster parent? ... choose a day care? ... start a day care center? ... request research information? Home Programs and Services Contact Information Questions? ... AskDSS Administration Mark Sanford, Governor Kim S. Aydlette, State Director ... Management Best Practices Economic Services ABC Child Care Program Child Support Enforcement Healthy Helpings more Programs and Services Human Services Adoption Child Protective Services Foster Care more Programs and Services Related Programs Medicaid (DHHS) NexusKids SCOneStop SilveRxCard ... more Programs and Services State Resources State Agencies State Directory State Jobs more at MySCGov.com Staff Resources MySCGov.com (Employees Page) Staff Development and Training State Travel Documents EBT Card Gets New Look Effective June 1, 2004 DSS is changing the EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer or Food Stamps) card and the process by which the card is delivered to clients.

2. Children With Disabilities, Support, Help, Programs In South Carolina So when a child with disabilities or special and support programs. Our programs and services are south carolina. south carolina Resources for children with Special Health care Needs http://www.familyconnectionsc.org/

Having a baby is one of life's greatest moments, and every parent dreams of having a happy, healthy one. So when a child with disabilities or special needs enters a family, at birth or diagnosis, it is rarely what the parents expected. Treasures are found in the unexpected, however, just as all children are a gift, Family Connection of South Carolina helps families recognize and celebrate the potential of that gift. Family Connection is a support network for families who have children with special needs. Founded in 1990, we're here to help thousands of children in South Carolina reach their potential by providing parent-to-parent connections, linking families to community resources, and sponsoring a number of educational and support programs. Our programs and services are centered around parent-to-parent networking, a program based in the principal that families with shared experiences are uniquely qualified to help each other. We match parents of children with disabilities with Support Parents who have children with similar conditions. These trained veteran Support Parents are an invaluable source of support and encouragement because they have faced similar challenges and celebrations. Family Connection of South Carolina is part of a worldwide network of parent-to-parent support programs and is financed through grants, donations and contracts with many private and governmental organizations. Today, there are Family Connection offices in Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Anderson, Spartanburg, Aiken, Charleston, and Florence, with Support Parents in all counties of South Carolina.

3. Child Care - ABC Special Needs Voucher Levels Of Care - South Carolina child care ABC Special Needs Voucher Levels of care - south carolina Applicants in school or training programs are approved by the semester, quarter, or period they are in http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/child_care_abc_special_needs_voucher_levels_o

Get WorkWORLD! www.workworld.org workworld@vcu.edu Child Care - ABC Special Needs Voucher Levels of Care - South Carolina To receive part-time care through the ABC Special Needs Voucher program , an applicant must be working at least fifteen (15) hours per week on a regular basis. For full-time care, the applicant must regularly work at least thirty (30) hours per week. An applicant’s hours of employment must correspondent with the hours of daycare services. The only exceptions granted would be for applicants who work third shift and need daytime care in order to sleep. A child must need at least twelve (12) hours of day care per week to qualify for after school services. Applicants in school or training programs are approved by the semester, quarter, or period they are in training. A new school schedule and verification form must be submitted each semester/quarter to receive additional services. New mothers will be given six (6) weeks after giving birth to return to school/work. Also see: ABC Special Needs Voucher - Financial Eligibility ABC Special Needs Voucher - Program Eligibility ABC Special Needs Voucher - Application Procedures ABC Special Needs Voucher - Termination of Services ... ABC Special Needs Voucher NOTE: Enable your browser's JavaScript for enhanced page display. This is one topic from the thousands available in the WorkWORLD software Help/Information System.

4. August 2002 Commissioned By South Carolina Child Care Association Commissioned by south carolina child care Association. Greenville County Private Licensed child care growth in child care programs in south carolina; to encourage and http://www.scccanet.org/images/greenvile impact study.pdf

5. Bureau Of Community Services system designed by south carolina to administer the child care program funded by the child care programs AND SERVICES SERVICE RECIPIENTS SERVICE PROVIDERS RESOURCE LIBRARY INSIDE http://www.dhhs.state.sc.us/InsideDHHS/Bureaus/BureauofCommunityServices

Home Site Map MySCGov.com Search: WBC - Bureau of Community Services Child Care Providers Forms Grant Recipients ... Bureaus > Bureau of Community Services Bureau of Community Services Advocates for Better Care (ABC) is the statewide system designed by South Carolina to administer the child care program funded by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). South Carolina parents who meet established income guidelines may be eligible for assistance with the cost of their weekly child care. Income eligible parents must be working, in school, or in a training program. Parents participating in the ABC Child Care Program may choose who they want to provide their child care. The program offers parents a variety of choices for receiving child care services and makes quality child care more available. ABC also works to improve child care for all children in South Carolina. Click here to learn more about quality child care What is Quality Child Care? There are two Divisions within the Bureau of Community Services. Division of Program Monitoring Division of Program Development IF YOU ARE A PARENT SEEKING FUNDING FOR CHILD CARE, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Parents IF YOU ARE A CHILD CARE PROVIDER, SEEKING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABC PROGRAM AND HOW TO BE A PART OF THE PROGRAM, CLICK HERE

6. Healthy Child Care America: South Carolina Contacts Healthy child care America Grantee The south carolina HCCA grantee is funded by the is to work toward increasing access to quality child care programs for all http://www.healthychildcare.org/statecontacts.cfm?state=SC

7. Child Development Schools, Inc. - Information Fact Sheet - Hoover's These students will be able to spell CA-T and use a C-O-M-P-U-T-E-R. child Development Schools operates over 100 child care centers under the name childcare Network, providing day care and schedules and after-school programs south carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Chairman and CEO Ray Crowley owns about a fourth of the company. child http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://na.link.decdna.net/n/7972/7974/www.hoove

8. South Carolina south carolina DHHS child and family services. south carolina DSS child and family services. Foster care Services. Youth programs. Become a Foster Parent. http://www.childwelfare.com/states/South Carolina/south_carolina_child_welfare.h

State Population Public Programs for Children Child Population University of South Carolina Child Abuse Victims Foster Care Children on Welfare Juveniles in Residential Placement State Child Population Child births White White Black Black Hispanic Hispanic Asian Unmarried births Programs for Children Foster Care Report Card Welfare Report Card State Child Welfare Agency County Offices State Profiles CWLA Fact Sheet Kids Count Profile South Carolina Kids Count Profile South Carolina ... Economic Data (USDA) Development Report Card for South Carolina Juvenile Justice Profile ... Suggest additions We are continually updating the information we provide. If you have any suggestions, please email us. State Agencies Adoption South Carolina Adoption Directory Adoption photolisting Adoption subsidy Adoption Services ... Back to Top Child Welfare South Carolina DHHS Child and family services South Carolina DSS Child and family services Foster Care Services Youth Programs ... Back to Top Welfare South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Family Independence

9. ACF - Programs ACF programs, clearinghouses and special projects Materials for Tribal child care and Development Fund programs. child Support Enforcement Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North carolina, south carolina, and Tennessee http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs.html

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... ACF Contacts for Issues with State, Territory, or Tribal Services Programs Are you looking for information on how to get assistance for yourself, your family, or a friend? If so, you may find our Contacts page helpful in finding assistance near you. Are you looking for general information about Federal programs serving children and families? On this page you will find links to information on the programs overseen by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). ACF oversees about 60 programs that provide funds to state, local, and tribal organizations, both public and private. ACF also has several partnership projects, Federal Committees, and clearinghouses that provide the public with a variety of resources. This page links to programs, regional offices , clearinghouses, committees, and special projects. Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System Data tables Documentation Publications, reports, and related documents on child welfare, including adoption and foster care research efforts Children's Bureau Materials about child protection, child welfare, and adoption

10. Welfare Reform-Number 9, November 1999 child care Issues Impacting Welfare Reform in the Rural south and care. Prekindergarten programs, subsidized child care programs, child care licensing, and Head in Florida and south carolina. Of the 104 000 child care slots in Arkansas http://ext.msstate.edu/srdc/publications/reform09.htm

Box 9656 410 Bost Extension Building Mississippi State, MS 39762 Phone: (662) 325-3207 FAX: (662) 325-8915 Back Welfare Reform - Number 9, November 1999 Information Brief Number 9 November 1999 A Special Series on Welfare Reform in the South Child Care Issues Impacting Welfare Reform in the Rural South Alisa S. Ghazvini, Ann K. Mullis, Ronald L. Mullis, and Jennifer J. Park Florida State University America's experiment with welfare reform is difficult to assess at this point. Whereas the number of people receiving welfare after enactment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) has dropped significantly nationwide, there is little information regarding why caseloads are dropping and what is happening to families [4]. And even though the number of recipients may be declining, getting off welfare is not equal to getting out of poverty. Forty to 60 percent of those leaving welfare obtain employment but they average below poverty wages, and many of the cases are closed because of a failure to comply with program rules. Few states track families leaving welfare [2]. Access to affordable, quality child care remains a major barrier to successful employment for many families. Approximately one-fifth of families return to welfare within a few months of leaving. Lack of accessible child care and transportation are the most frequently cited reasons by TANF recipients for not being able to keep a job [4].

11. South Carolina First Steps Overview For Parents Is the caregiver involved in continuing education programs? Does the program keep up with children s changing interests? child care credential classes? http://www.scfirststeps.org/childcare.htm

Homepage Email us Child Care Choosing a child care provider is one of the most important decisions families make. Research shows that high-quality child care and early education can boost children's learning and social skills when they enter school. A good child care provider is someone who cares about children and interacts warmly with them. A good child care center is clean and safe. After choosing your child care provider, stay involved. Studies show that the children who achieve better in school have families who stay involved in their care and education. Checklist for Quality Care Caregiver Does the caregiver seem to really like children? Does the caregiver get down on each child's level to speak to the child? Are children greeted when they arrive? Are children's needs quickly met even when things get busy? Is the caregiver trained in CPR and first aid? Is the caregiver involved in continuing education programs?

12. I & R Resource Network: South Carolina Information Referral Resource Network Social and Human Services in south carolina. Offers child care programs. State-wide. Easter http://www.ir-net.com/sc.htm

Social and Human Services in South Carolina - Offers child care programs. State-wide Lists and describes services provided for children and adults with disabilities. Questions can be directed to Easter Seals' national 800 number. Regional Anderson County Area Foothills United Way Funds and provides services to 47 health and human service agencies in three South Carolina and Georgia counties. United Way's Information and Referral Line is connected to hundreds of helping, community organizations. Midlands United Way of the Midlands Helpline provides a 24-hour crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information and referral hotline, Teenline from 4-8pm weekdays, and a Human Service Directory. Cities and Towns Rock Hill Greater Rock Hill United Way Click on "Family of Agencies" for descriptions/phone numbers of local health and human-service agencies supported by United Way. Summerville Summerville Family YMCA Programs for youth and adults include child care programs (before and after school, preschool) and sports. Home Social Services Health Care About IR-Net The was designed and prepared by ACIT, Inc.

13. Child Care Services, Columbia, South Carolina, SC, Superpages, Yellow Pages Home child care (1). Narrow Your Results Using products. • Before After care programs (1) • Charter http://phonebook.superpages.com/yellowpages/C-Child Care Services/S-SC/T-Columbi

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14. Providence Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina Organization (HMO) from Companion Healthcare of south carolina. accounts, and emergency child care during times friendly policies and programs include adoption http://www.provhosp.com/benefits.asp

Employee Benefits Summary Medical Benefits Employees may choose from two health benefit plans—a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) from Premier Health Systems or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) from Companion HealthCare of South Carolina. All full-time employees (32 to 40 hrs.) and part-time employees (20 to 31 hrs.) are eligible for medical benefits on the first day of the month following one calendar month of employment. Dental Benefits The dental plan is a self-insured indemnity plan that provides coverage for preventive, basic, major and orthodontia services. You may choose to receive treatment by any licensed dentist. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can use pretax dollars for health care and day care expenses through a Medical Reimbursement Plan and a Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan. Short-Term Disability Insurance Short-term disability insurance is provided free of charge to all full-time employees. The plan benefit is 50% of an employee’s base monthly earnings for up to five months. A buy-up option of up to 70% of earnings is available. Long-Term Disability Insurance Providence provides long-term disability insurance free of charge to all full-time employees. The plan benefit is 50% of an employee’s base earnings. A buy-up option of up to 70% of earnings is available.

15. Smart Start's National Technical Assistance Center South Carolina remaining funds must be dedicated to programs related to with children under age six in south carolina and over An estimated 36,000 child care slots are needed http://www.ncsmartstart.org/national/southcarolinabackground.htm

South Carolina BACKGROUND Legislation First Steps Legislation Governance State level: South Carolina has regionalized its fiscal reporting into 9 regions with 3-8 counties in a region, depending on their First Steps allocation and their population. Legislation limits each county partnership to 8% administrative spending. This regional system pools a portion of these funds from each county and uses those funds to buy fiscal management services from various accounting firms. Partnerships are provided with computer hardware and software and training so they can enter their fiscal data into one system. Composition, functions and duties of the Board of Trustees Local Level: Goals The following Goals for First Steps were established in the enabling legislation: provide parents with access to the support they might seek and want to strengthen their families and to promote the optimal development of their preschool children; increase comprehensive services so children have reduced risk for major physical, developmental and learning problems;

16. Early Childhood And Elementary Education south carolina. funds and may offer programs directly or contract with Head Start programs or programs funded by the federal child care and Development Block http://www.sreb.org/programs/srr/pubs/PreK/PreK-SC.asp

Prekindergarten and Parent Support Programs in SREB States South Carolina Early Childhood Program Parenting and Family Literacy Program Program Type and Name Prekindergarten Early Childhood Program Year begun: Target Population At-risk 4-year-olds Priorities: children with academic deficiencies children for whom English is a second language 4-year-old s: 53,400 In poverty Served by Head Star t: 6,500 Program Requirements Staff/child ratio Minimum staff qualifications: Teachers Aides Required days/hours: 180 days per year 2.5 hours per day 5 days per week Program standards: Established by state Department of Education; curriculum determined locally based on needs. Eligible Providers Local school districts receive funds and may offer programs directly or contract with Head Start programs or programs funded by the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant. Parent Education and Support Parent education and parent volunteers are required. Funding and Children Served State appropriation Fiscal year 1999: $22.3 million

17. Early Childhood And Elementary Education produced evidence as compelling as south carolina’s, several In North carolina, several studies of the quality and availability of childcare and preschool http://www.sreb.org/programs/srr/pubs/PreK/PreK_parentsupport.asp

Prekindergarten and Parent Support Programs by David Denton Program impact Among the SREB states, the most impressive evidence of the effectiveness of early childhood education comes from South Carolina , which has been testing the readiness of children entering first grade since 1979 and has had a state-funded prekindergarten program for at-risk 4-year-olds since 1984. In 1979 only 60 percent of new first-graders met the state readiness standard; by 1998 that number had risen to 81 percent. South Carolina officials attribute the increase in readiness to the prekindergarten program, which served almost 30 percent of all 4-year-olds by 1998-99, and to the move to full-day kindergarten, which began in 1996. Readiness scores rose steadily following the introduction of the prekindergarten program, and by the early 1990s the passing rate for new first-graders had leveled off at about 75 percent. Then, in 1996-97, the Legislature provided funding for about one-third of students to move from half-day to full-day kindergarten. Funding was increased in each of the next two years until full-day kindergarten was available to all children in 1998-99. Between 1995 and 1997, the first year after full-day kindergarten became available, the number of new first-graders passing the readiness test rose dramatically, from 74 percent to 80 percent. The passing rate rose again in 1998, to 81 percent.

18. The DRM Regional Resource Directory: South Carolina and Area Agencies and programs National Resources Injury and Similar Disabilities south carolina Support Groups specific disorders ABC child care for children http://www.disabilityresources.org/SOUTH-CAROLINA.html

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19. State-Funded Pre-Kindergarten Programs -- Profile Of South Carolina Name of Program, south carolina Early childhood Program. may contract with Head Start centers or programs funded by the federal child care and Development http://www.ecs.org/dbsearches/search_info/PreK_ProgramProfile.asp?state=SC

20. ECS Literacy Programs -- Profile Of South Carolina Program, south carolina Parent Education programs. programs must provide parent education that (1 address health, nutrition, transportation, child care and other http://www.ecs.org/dbsearches/search_info/Literacy_Programprofile.asp?state=SC

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