About Anderson County First Steps
Our History
First 5 South Carolina
Our History
Since 1999, the Anderson County First Steps Partnership has focused on Healthy Start, Family Strengthening and Parenting, School Transition, and Early Education programs and services. The Partnership is composed of representatives from education, business, health, parents of young children, and the faith community who want every child in
Since 1999, the Anderson County First Steps Partnership has focused on Healthy Start, Family Strengthening and Parenting, School Transition, and Early Education programs and services. The Partnership is composed of representatives from education, business, health, parents of young children, and the faith community who want every child in Anderson County to enter first grade healthy and ready to succeed. First Steps helps link pre-school children and their families to needed resources and services across the county.
Our Vision
First 5 South Carolina
Our History
Values
•CHILDREN
From prenatal development through age five, our focus and priority are young children and their families and caregivers.
•RELATIONSHIPS
We cultivate positive, supportive, respectful, and reinforcing interactions between people that shape development, build community, increase success and productivity, foster learning and
Values
•CHILDREN
From prenatal development through age five, our focus and priority are young children and their families and caregivers.
•RELATIONSHIPS
We cultivate positive, supportive, respectful, and reinforcing interactions between people that shape development, build community, increase success and productivity, foster learning and growth, and affirm the unique value of individuals, caregivers, parents and children.
•EQUITY
We ensure all people have the opportunity and resources to be successful and that all voices are solicited and heard.
•HIGH QUALITY
We ensure that our programs and services are culturally-responsive, inclusive, and developmentally-appropriate and are delivered with fidelity to the model being implemented. Our products, services, and operations are marked by excellence.
•RESULTS
We produce meaningful and measurable outcomes.
First 5 South Carolina
First 5 South Carolina
First 5 South Carolina
Find First Steps on: First5SC.org
Find the support your child needs from birth through age 5 including: Child Care & Early Education, Health & Safety, Special Needs & Early Intervention, Food & Nutrition, and Parenting & Family Support. Check your eligibility for programs and apply online today