Supporting Care Providers Through Visits - SC First Steps

Supporting Care Providers Through Visits

Site visits for home child care providers to encourage developmentally appropriate practices.

Evidence Informed

Supporting Care Providers Through Visits (SCPV) is based in home visiting that offers a proven strategy for engaging and supporting home child care providers. In addition to helping care providers better serve, the SCPV offers materials to help parents be better teachers in the home.

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.

Who it Serves

This program is designed for home child care providers with children age 0-5.

Early care and education providers

Opportunities for early childhood teachers, paraprofessionals, and program directors

How It Works

SCPV services include personal visits from a parent educator at least twice monthly; monthly group connections with other home care providers; screenings and assessments to identify developmental concerns; and connections to outside resources that families may need to succeed.

Home Visiting

In-home coaching with trained parent educators

Group Support

Community-based workshops and classes

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