About Us

PARTNERSHIP BOARD

CLICK HERE, TO MEET THE CCFS PARTNERSHIP BOARD.

Click HERE, to view the numeric representation of the Charleston County Partnership Board by category.

The Board assesses community needs and resources and develops strategic plans to ascertain what young children and their families in Charleston County most need.

CCFS COMMUNITY VOICES...

Download the CCFS brochure. It contains information about our history and community impact as well as programs and contact information. Please share it with members of our community.

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MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO OUR BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR FUNDRAISER THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 13TH.

Charleston County First Steps to School Readiness is part of a state initiative -- South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Act, the Enabling Legislation -- which provides for public and private resources to help children ages birth to five prepare to enter school healthy and ready to learn. The First Steps VISION 2013 STRATEGIC PLAN articulartes the long-term implications of the First Steps mission (downloadable here).

Each of the state's 46 counties has formed a legislatively-designed partnership board, including parents of young children, representatives of the business, faith, education, health and non-profit communities. Each county offers different First Steps programs and services, depending on the needs of that county. First Steps funds are used to improve the quality of child care, expand early education programs, provide access to health services and offer family support.

Charleston County First Steps Vision:

To provide services so all children receive the protection, nutrition, and health care needed to thrive in the early years of life so they arrive to school ready to learn.

Charleston County First Steps Mission:

Getting children ready for school.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SC FIRST STEPS. CLICK HERE.