Oct 17, 2023
Find the Financial Support Your Family Needs in South CarolinaEvery family needs a little help sometimes. In South Carolina, there are many supportive programs to help your family through the tough times. Learn more from our special blog contributor, Children’s Trust of South Carolina.
Oct 3, 2023
Does your child care program provide a safe environment for your child?When choosing a child care program, there are many things to consider. But for most parents, one of the top things on a potential provider checklist is to ensure your child will be in a safe environment. A safe environment can include many factors that affect your child's safety and security while being cared for somewhere outside of the home.
Sep 29, 2023
Are there scholarships available to help pay for quality child care in South Carolina?The need for affordable child care is one of the greatest challenges facing our nation. For South Carolinians, the good news is you may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for child care over a certain time. The best part is parents can choose from an extensive list of ABC Quality monitored providers, ensuring their children experience a child care facility and environment best suited for them.
Sep 12, 2023
How can families and child care providers help build healthy eating habits?Many factors can contribute to childhood obesity, such as genetics, eating patterns, physical activity levels, sleep routines, and social and physical environments. There's not just a straightforward solution, but there are multiple paths to support a child in starting healthy habits that will last into adulthood.
Aug 1, 2023
Medicaid Parents: Submit your review when it’s time to renew!If you’re like most people, it probably feels the beginning of COVID-19 was a long time ago. So if you are a parent who received Medicaid benefits, you may have forgotten about annual eligibility reviews. Learn how changes in Medicaid could impact your benefits and the steps to renew.
Jun 27, 2023
Tips to make the transition into child care easy for the whole familyLife transitions can be challenging for anyone, especially when it comes to the unknown. But when it comes to starting child care for the first time, parents and children often feel anxiety and discomfort about transitioning to this new stage of life. The good news is that there are many things you can do to help ease everyone's stress and help ensure your child is emotionally, socially, and physically prepared and ready to start this brand-new adventure.
