Info, Support and Help for Parents and Families in South Carolina
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Five Takeaways on Why Parent–Provider Communication Matters From a Researcher and a Parent
As a researcher, I spend a lot of time with data tables, transcripts and surveys. As a parent, I spend a lot of time packing lunches, answering big feelings with tired hugs, and hoping I am doing enough. This latest research project brought those two worlds...
“We All Want the Same Thing:” Voices from South Carolina Parents and Child Care Providers
As both a researcher and a parent raising children in South Carolina, I am reminded every day that child care is built on relationships. Policies, curricula and schedules...
More than Child Welfare Services: What Parents Should Know About DSS
Children's Trust of South Carolina, which produces SC Parents, works closely with the South Carolina Department of Social Services to serve and strengthen families...
Meet South Carolina’s State Child Advocate: A Conversation with Margaret Bodman
For many parents, child welfare systems can feel distant and complicated. South Carolina’s Department of Children’s Advocacy was created to help bridge that gap, serving...
Support & Help for Parents in South Carolina
Child Care & Education
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Child Development
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Community
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Finances & Employment
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Food & Nutrition
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Health & Mental Health
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Housing & Goods
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Legal
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Parenting
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Safety
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