January 29, 2024 | Community
7 Ways to Build a Support System for Your Child in South Carolina
We all know it takes a village to raise a child, but how exactly do you do that? Your child’s support system can include teachers, friends,…
Community for Parents in South Carolina
Community
Every family needs a village. Explore how to build yours.
- Volunteering
- Making friends as an adult
- Being a parent advocate
- Faith resources
- Libraries and other community centers
- Building your village
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January 29, 2024 | Community
4 Steps to Building a Free Little Library in Your Community
If you live in South Carolina, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a colorful wooden box of books in a neighborhood. From Greenville to Edisto…
January 29, 2024 | Community
5 Ways to Use Your Library to Connect with Other Families
All parents need the support of a community. Having close relationships with friends, coworkers and neighbors can help reduce the stress and…
Programs To Level Up Your Parenting
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Triple P offers parents simple, practical strategies to build strong relationships with their children and help parents effectively manage their children’s behavior. Explore Triple P, Triple P Online, Triple P Teen and Triple P Espanol.
Family Resource Centers
Family resource centers are community-based places where families can go for help such as parenting classes, job training, mental health, family counseling, child care, job training and more.
Even More Help
5 Ways to Improve Social Connection
Check out these tips from the CDC to build your family’s support system.
City Mom Collective
The nation’s largest collection of hyperlocal mom influencers. Connect to parenting resources and perspectives unique to your communities.
Circle of Parents
Circle of Parents® provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers, where parents are the experts.
Guardian ad Litem
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program can help you be a court-appointed volunteer to advocate for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect
South Carolina Heart Gallery
Find forever homes for children in foster care who are legally free and awaiting adoption
Parents Helping Parents
Real-life parenting advice for South Carolina parents, from South Carolina parents. Ask a question, share advice, learn from and grow with other parents around the state.