Community Resources
Child Care Scholarship Program– Special Needs Scholarship
Families may qualify for a special need child care scholarship if the parent is employed, enrolled in a school or training program, is temporarily or permanently disabled, and has a child with a documented disability or special need. Child care scholarships are always intended to support working parents and their families. The child must have a current Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or 504 Plan through their school, which specifies that they are receiving speech, occupational, or physical therapy. NOTE: All children with identified special needs are not automatically eligible for this fund source.
Applications are completed by the parent/guardian through the online benefits portal. Parents/guardians will complete the application, upload all supporting documentation of work, school, training, or disability along with the supporting IFSP, IEP, 504 Plan, or Addendum completed the Early Interventionist for each child with an identified special need.
ABC Quality
The ABC Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System helps providers achieve higher standards of quality in caring for the children they serve making higher quality services available to more families. This program also can provide funding for children from low-income families to attend child care so their parents can work, or attend school or training to obtain a job. To find out more information about this program or to locate a provider that is participating in this program in your area.
BabyNet
BabyNet is South Carolina’s interagency early intervention system for infants and toddlers (birth-2) with developmental delays.
Family Connection
Family Connection of South Carolina provides support to families of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities through a variety of programs.
Learn more about Family Connection
South Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral Network
The South Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral Network helps parents find child care providers in their area. In addition, they provide training and support to child care providers related to overall program quality.
Learn more about the SC CCR&R Network
South Carolina DSS Division of Early Care and Education
The Division of Early Care and Education of the Department of Social Services is responsible for ensuring that South Carolina’s children have a safe and nurturing environment while in child care. This website contains information for parents describing what types of care arrangements are available for children and families and how those programs are regulated.