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South Carolina First Steps

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South Carolina First Steps is the state's comprehensive early childhood agency.

Every day in preschool helps build the way to success in kindergarten and beyond. That’s why we’ve launched a new effort to engage families and support strong attendance for children enrolled in First Steps 4K. 📄 Read the announcement: bit.ly/4myQhP0

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Every day in preschool helps build the way to success in kindergarten and beyond. That’s why we’ve launched a new effort to engage families and support strong attendance for children enrolled in First Steps 4K.

📄 Read the announcement: bit.ly/4myQhP0

SC First Steps has received a $2.25 million grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to launch a new regional pilot focused on improving kindergarten readiness for children living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. 📄 Read the press release here: bit.ly/44N2zfn

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. SC First Steps has received a $2.25 million grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to launch a new regional pilot focused on improving kindergarten readiness for children living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

📄 Read the press release here: bit.ly/44N2zfn

Happy #FathersDay to the dads, granddads, and father figures who show up every day with love, care and commitment. Your presence makes a lasting difference in your child’s life. Today, we celebrate you and all the ways you help children learn, grow, and thrive!

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Happy #FathersDay to the dads, granddads, and father figures who show up every day with love, care and commitment. Your presence makes a lasting difference in your child’s life. Today, we celebrate you and all the ways you help children learn, grow, and thrive!

The offices of South Carolina First Steps will be closed today, Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27.

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. The offices of South Carolina First Steps will be closed today, Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27.

Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate all the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, aunts, and mother figures who nurture, guide, and love. You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and the impact you make lasts a lifetime. Thank you for all you do 🤍

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate all the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, aunts, and mother figures who nurture, guide, and love.

You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and the impact you make lasts a lifetime. Thank you for all you do 🤍

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎 A special thank you to those who care for our youngest children—from first steps to first books, you’re making a difference that will last a lifetime.

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎 A special thank you to those who care for our youngest children—from first steps to first books, you’re making a difference that will last a lifetime.

It’s a big day of giving in SC! 🌞 Support babies, toddlers & preschoolers in your community through #MidlandsGives & #PalmettoGivingDay. Give now: midlandsgives.org | palmettogivingday.org

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. It’s a big day of giving in SC! 🌞 Support babies, toddlers & preschoolers in your community through #MidlandsGives & #PalmettoGivingDay.

Give now: midlandsgives.org | palmettogivingday.org

SC First Steps is pleased to welcome Senator Jason Elliott to the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and the SC Early Childhood Advisory Council. Appointed by Senator Greg Hembree, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Senator Elliott represents District 6 in Greenville Co.

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. SC First Steps is pleased to welcome Senator Jason Elliott to the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and the SC Early Childhood Advisory Council.

Appointed by Senator Greg Hembree, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Senator Elliott represents District 6 in Greenville Co.

In his #stateofthestate address, Gov. @henrymcmaster highlighted the impact of state-funded four-year-old kindergarten. #FirstSteps4K is proud to be a part of this program, providing thousands of children with quality early education. Learn more: free4Ksc.org

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. In his #stateofthestate address, Gov. @henrymcmaster  highlighted the impact of state-funded four-year-old kindergarten. #FirstSteps4K is proud to be a part of this program, providing thousands of children with quality early education. Learn more: free4Ksc.org

In honor of MLK Day, SC First Steps led a statewide reading event with AmeriCorps, officials & volunteers visiting 4K classrooms to share the joy of reading. Thanks to @ToysForTots_USA , kids took home I Try by Susie Brooks! Celebrating service, literacy & community! #MLKDay


Yesterday, South Carolina First Steps successfully kicked off the MLK Week of Service at @EdVenture! The week will focus on community engagement and early literacy. Thank you to our readers, including Mayor Rickenmann, and our AmeriCorps members. #MLKWeekofService #AmeriCorps

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Yesterday, South Carolina First Steps successfully kicked off the MLK Week of Service at @EdVenture! The week will focus on community engagement and early literacy.

Thank you to our readers, including Mayor Rickenmann, and our AmeriCorps members.

#MLKWeekofService #AmeriCorps
SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Yesterday, South Carolina First Steps successfully kicked off the MLK Week of Service at @EdVenture! The week will focus on community engagement and early literacy.

Thank you to our readers, including Mayor Rickenmann, and our AmeriCorps members.

#MLKWeekofService #AmeriCorps
SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Yesterday, South Carolina First Steps successfully kicked off the MLK Week of Service at @EdVenture! The week will focus on community engagement and early literacy.

Thank you to our readers, including Mayor Rickenmann, and our AmeriCorps members.

#MLKWeekofService #AmeriCorps

A heartfelt thank you to Mike Leach for his service on the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and Early Childhood Advisory Council. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him the best in his new endeavors. To learn more about our board, visit ow.ly/sbjF50UEm9k.


Please note that our offices will be closed tomorrow, January 1. We will reopen and resume our regular business hours on Thursday, January 2. Wishing you all a peaceful and safe start to the New Year!

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Please note that our offices will be closed tomorrow, January 1. We will reopen and resume our regular business hours on Thursday, January 2. Wishing you all a peaceful and safe start to the New Year!

Happy holidays from all of us here at SC First Steps! Our offices will be closed Dec 24-26, reopening Dec 27. Looking for services? Visit first5sc.org anytime to find local programs, check eligibility and apply – all from a smartphone or computer!

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Happy holidays from all of us here at SC First Steps! Our offices will be closed Dec 24-26, reopening Dec 27.

Looking for services? Visit first5sc.org anytime to find local programs, check eligibility and apply – all from a smartphone or computer!

During MLK Week of Service, volunteer to read at a childcare center and nurture a love of reading in our state's children! Sign up: bit.ly/3AVAMhO #MLKWeekofService #AmeriCorps #volunteer

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. During MLK Week of Service, volunteer to read at a childcare center and nurture a love of reading in our state's children!

Sign up: bit.ly/3AVAMhO

#MLKWeekofService #AmeriCorps #volunteer

This past year, we reached a big milestone: 64,678 children served—the highest in our 25-year history. Explore our annual report for highlights, stories of impact, and a message from our new executive director on her vision for the future of First Steps. isu.pub/ODYyNDA

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. This past year, we reached a big milestone: 64,678 children served—the highest in our 25-year history. Explore our annual report for highlights, stories of impact, and a message from our new executive director on her vision for the future of First Steps.
isu.pub/ODYyNDA

A heartfelt thank you to Robert Kerr for his 3 years service on the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and Early Childhood Advisory Council. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him the best in his retirement. For more about our board, visit ow.ly/gGgi50UaptL.

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. A heartfelt thank you to Robert Kerr for his 3 years service on the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and Early Childhood Advisory Council. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him the best in his retirement. 

For more about our board, visit ow.ly/gGgi50UaptL.

The offices of SC First Steps are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Today and every day, we honor the Americans who have selflessly served our country. Thank you for your dedication, bravery, and service! 🇺🇸 We will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow, Nov 12.

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. The offices of SC First Steps are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Today and every day, we honor the Americans who have selflessly served our country. Thank you for your dedication, bravery, and service! 🇺🇸

We will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow, Nov 12.

SC parents & caregivers! 📢 The SC Early Childhood Advisory Council is seeking new members for the Family Voice Council. Share your experiences, discuss important issues & help shape policies and programs for young children. Stipends provided. Learn more: earlychildhoodsc.org/what-we-do/sc-…

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. SC parents & caregivers! 📢 The SC Early Childhood Advisory Council is seeking new members for the Family Voice Council. Share your experiences, discuss important issues & help shape policies and programs for young children. Stipends provided. Learn more: earlychildhoodsc.org/what-we-do/sc-…

Please join us in welcoming Ann Vandervliet as the new executive director of SC First Steps, starting Oct 17. To learn more about Ann's background and new role at First Steps, read the full announcement on our website: bit.ly/400Qu5l

SCFirstSteps's tweet image. Please join us in welcoming Ann Vandervliet as the new executive director of SC First Steps, starting Oct 17.

To learn more about Ann's background and new role at First Steps, read the full announcement on our website: bit.ly/400Qu5l

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