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Children and Families
Support children and families through collaborative projects.
We will be successful when all children reach their highest potential.
South Carolina’s Early Childhood Advisory Council is a collaborative body representing the state’s early childhood system. Established in law, the ECAC includes the directors of eight state agencies and government entities that provide state- and federally-funded services to young children. South Carolina First Steps coordinates the activities of the council.
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Stakeholders and Community
Convene and mobilize agencies, organizations, and individuals focused on early childhood health, education and development to ensure all children reach their highest potential.
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GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Advise the administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements that affect young children.
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SC Early Childhood Advisory Council announces common application to streamline early childhood program access
At first5sc.org, families can now check their child's eligibility for more than 40 programs and, using information they already entered, apply for multiple programs at once. […]
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New Federal Planning Grant Awarded to SCDSS to Continue State’s Strides in Early Childhood Care and Education
The SC Department of Social Services recently received approval of a new federal planning grant award to help the state’s continued expansion of the state’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) infrastructure. […]
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South Carolina Launches a Pre-K to Kindergarten Transitions Plan
Smooth transitions into kindergarten can foster a positive relationship between families and schools and can underpin the success of children in school settings. […]
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