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Children and Families
Support children and families through collaborative projects.
South Carolina’s Early Childhood Advisory Council is a collaborative body representing the state’s early childhood system. Established in law, the ECAC includes the directors of eight state agencies and government entities that provide state- and federally-funded services to young children. South Carolina First Steps coordinates the activities of the council.
Support children and families through collaborative projects.
Convene and mobilize agencies, organizations, and individuals focused on early childhood health, education and development to ensure all children reach their highest potential.
Advise the administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements that affect young children.
At first5sc.org, families can now check their child's eligibility for more than 40 programs and, using information they already entered, apply for multiple programs at once. […]
Read MoreThe SC Department of Social Services recently received approval of a new federal planning grant award to help the state’s continued expansion of the state’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) infrastructure. […]
Visit SiteSmooth transitions into kindergarten can foster a positive relationship between families and schools and can underpin the success of children in school settings. […]
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