Programs Tailored For Success
Parents as Teachers
Home visitation and group support for families, before birth and through age five.
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
is a voluntary early childhood development program offering research-based curricula that help families raise children to be healthy, safe, learning, and ready for school.
Who It Serves: This program is designed for parents and caregivers with children age 0-5.
How It Works:
PAT services include personal visits from a parent educator at least twice monthly; monthly group connections with other PAT families; screenings and assessments to identify developmental concerns; and connections to outside resources that families may need to succeed.
Family Café
The Family Café uses structured, small group conversations to facilitate transformation and healing within families.
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home visiting program that supports parents in their role as a child's first and most important teacher. How It Works
How It Works
Every week for 30 weeks, a trained parent educator meets with families of young children in their home. Visits are guided by a curriculum designed to equip parents with the skills and tools necessary to succeed in their role as a child’s first and most important teacher.
Who It Serves
The program is designed for families with 4-year-old children. It can be particularly beneficial for low-income families, parents, and caregivers with limited education, families with history of child abuse, neglect and/or involvement with the child welfare system, and families experiencing language barriers.
Our affordable, high-quality professional development offerings are certified through SC Endeavors and include topics in the areas of nutrition, health and safety, curriculum, child guidance, and program administration.
How It Works
Registered and certified trainers provide high-quality training to childcare provider staff.
Who It Serves
Childcare directors and early educators
Our AmeriCorps members engage directly with families and communities, helping to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential.
Because Community Matters
We partner with local businesses and individuals with the common goal of reaching every child in Greenwood County to ensure a brighter future.Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm ET
Tel: 864-388-4102
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