Executive Director's Annual Message
During 2019-2020, SC First Steps and Anderson County First Steps celebrated 20 years of providing school readiness support and resources to children ages 0-5 and their families. During the past 20 years, the Anderson County First Steps Partnership has distributed $12,743,218 to area providers for parent and family strengthening programs and services, school transition programs and early education classes for at-risk children.
The Partnership provided:
•221 children and 243 adults with family strengthening/parenting skills through Positive Parenting/Family Literacy Programs, Early Education 4 year-old Kindergarten half-day classes, and Nurse-Family Partnership program assistance to first-time mothers;
•78 children and 77 parents with school transition support to 5-K kindergarten assisted by 25 teacher/home visitors through the Countdown to Kindergarten program;
•1645 books for 156 children through Positive Parenting/Family Literacy, Early Education, and Countdown to Kindergarten programs; and.
•289 children and 770 adults with 10,663 child development and school readiness materials through our community education and outreach events and activities.
In total, 1368 children, adults and families participated in high-quality programs, received referrals and resources, and attended community education and outreach events.
Anderson County First Steps Partnership is proud of achieving these important milestones. Our mission could not have been accomplished without the passion, dedication, and support of our community partners.
Paige Wall
Executive Director
Anderson County First Steps Partnership Office:
