May 17, 2024 | Legal
Helping Kids Cope With Divorce
About 1 out of 2 marriages in the US end in divorce. This impacts many American children. Those kids often feel trapped in the middle as the family…
Legal Information for Parents in South Carolina
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- Guardian ad litem
- Leaving your kids home alone
- Divorce and custody
- Birth certificates and social security numbers
- Kids in trouble
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January 29, 2024 | Legal
Q&A: What to Know if You Have a Case with Child Protective Services in South Carolina
Having your family get involved with the child protective services system can be very scary. Knowing what to expect, some of the terminology and…
January 29, 2024 | Legal
8 Things South Carolina Parents Should Know if Their Child is in Trouble with Law Enforcement
No parent wants to learn that their child is in trouble with the law. But one of the best things prents can do is prepare themselves and their…
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.
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USC Children's Law Center - Child and Family Resource Guide
Browse the list below for links to service providers that assist children and families in South Carolina.
Office of the Child Advocate - Investigations Unit
Receives, refers, monitors, and/or investigates complaints made by the public against nine child-serving state agencies.
DHEC Vital Records
Access or replace vital records, including birth certificate, divorce reports and other forms your family might need.
South Carolina Legal Services
Free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina, including family, education and housing cases
South Carolina Appleseed
Advocates for issues affecting low-income families including housing, healthcare, education, hunger, and more. Find resources and information about housing, eviction, and tenant laws here.
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.