Parenting can be really hard, especially when you struggle to meet your basic needs.
The resource directory on SC Parents allows you to find and connect with local free and reduced-cost programs. The free and secure directory helps you find support throughout South Carolina, including housing, transportation, child care, employment, educational resources, legal assistance and other essentials.
Brittany Crowley serves as community relations coordinator for Children’s Trust of South Carolina, which produces SC Parents. Here, she explains how to use the resource directory to get the support you need.
What makes SC Parents resource directory different?
The resource directory is powered by findhelp, the largest network of free and reduced-cost programs. It started with the goal of offering an easier way for anyone to find social services and connect to them directly and electronically. It is available nationwide.
Children’s Trust works with community-based organizations across South Carolina to connect families to the resources they need.
What resources can I find on the directory?
In South Carolina, the most searched for resource on the resource directory is housing. Housing remains a critical need for families in our communities but it’s not the only one.
The resource directory also connects those in need to employment, medical care, food, transportation, childcare and more.
How do I use it?
1. To begin, go to scparents.org/resource-directory and click ‘Search findhelp.’
2. Every search begins with a zip code! If you’re looking for resources in your area, type your zip code in the search bar to see what’s nearby.
3. To search for a specific resource, hover over any category at the top of the page. For example, if you are looking for food pantries in your area, navigate to ‘Food & Nutrition’ and choose ‘food pantry’ from the drop-down menu.
4. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the categories listed, type a keyword or program name in the search bar in the top left-hand corner. For example, try typing in ‘diapers’ to find local diaper banks or other resources that can help.
Note: Every program card has a place to find more information and next steps. You can use the program filters feature to narrow your results to your specific needs. You can also save, share, and print program cards all while your information is kept private!
The resource directory is available to anyone in South Carolina to find local resources and support. Use these tips to search for what you need, when you need it.
