Early childhood development support during pediatric well-child visits.
Evidence Based
Healthy Steps is a pediatric primary care program that supports early childhood development and effective parenting.
This map only shows programs funded by South Carolina First Steps. For more information about services available in your area, contact your local First Steps partnership.
HealthySteps is designed to serve children 0 to 3 and their families, especially in communities where there are persistent inequites.
Pregnant moms and expectant families
Families with babies and toddlers
All pediatric patients ages 0-3 at participating clinics receive HealthySteps services from a trained child development expert, the HealthySteps Specialist. Families with additional needs may receive more intensive services.
Education and support for the whole family
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Nurse-Family PartnershipHome visitation for first time mothers, from pregnancy until the child turns two.
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Family ConnectsStrengthening bonds within families of newborns and linking them directly to supportive community resources.
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Early Identification & ReferralProviding developmental screenings and referrals to other services, independent of another partnership program
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Reach Out and ReadBooks and information on reading books to children provided during well-child visits
Translation services are available.