Press Release Archives - SC First Steps

SC First Steps invests over $1 million to support families with young children during the COVID-19 crisis

By scfirststeps | August 26, 2020

Mother smiles at toddler daughter as they sit together on a leather sofa.

Funds will deploy 19 AmeriCorps national service members; address growing need among SC parents and caregivers for resources and support South Carolina First Steps has awarded over $850,000 in grants and invested an additional $190,000 in support for an AmeriCorps service program to meet the needs of young children and families in South Carolina. Awarded…

First Steps pledges $1M to expand services for SC families

By scfirststeps | July 8, 2020

Mother and parent educator smile at infant, who sits on her mother's lap.

South Carolina First Steps has announced plans to invest more than $1 million in services for South Carolina families through a new competitive grant opportunity.