SC First Steps - Edgefield County First Steps

Early education- Edgefield County First Steps supports early childhood education for children under 4 through a program that provides a high- quality early learning environment using research-based curricula and developmentally appropriate practices that support School Readiness. Progress monitoring and assessments of enrolled children are conducted. Edgefield County First Steps also collaborates with the Edgefield County School district To provide high-quality educational support for 4k and 5k students in two of the elementary schools. The students are identified based on assessments and noted as in need of additional assistance To master skills. We offer these services in small group or one-on-one sessions with a tutor who works with the children during the School day.

Child care quality-first Steps assists child care providers through training programs certified through sc endeavors and include topics in the areas of nutrition, health and safety,curriculum, child guidance, professional development and program administration. Additionally, the child care quality enhancement program aims To produce measurable improvements in the quality of care provided To young children. Also, First Steps provides scholarships To high quality child care programs for eligible families so their families can return To work or School.

Family strengthening-first Steps works To increase parents' ability To stimulate their child's intellectual, social and physical development through evidence-based home visitation and parenting programs such as parents as teachers.

Other indirect program expenses