South Carolina First Steps

Join SC First Steps and the SC Early Childhood Advisory Council on Friday, April 25, noon - 1 p.m., for 2025 Ready for Kindergarten LIVE, a free, virtual learning opportunity for families, educators, and advocates of rising kindergartners. 🚍 Hear from Tomeka Love, Red Bank Elementary Assistant Principal and South Carolina’s Assistant Principal of the Year, and discover resources that can help support a smooth transition into school. ➡️ Learn more and register [https://lnkd.in/euQx5s9u] #RisingKindergartners #SCFirstSteps #FamilyEngagement

Thanks to funds from last year's A Night to Celebrate Community, local partnerships provided not just educational programming, but meals that brought families together around tables—where the real magic happens. Read more about how funds from A Night to Celebrate Community were used at bit.ly/NTCCimpact or visit the link in our bio.

Join SC First Steps and the SC Early Childhood Advisory Council on Friday, April 25, noon - 1 p.m., for 2025 Ready for Kindergarten LIVE, a free, virtual learning opportunity for families, educators, and advocates of rising kindergartners. 🚍 Hear from Cara Tyrell, parenting coach and early childhood expert, and discover resources that can help support a smooth transition into school. ➡️ Learn more and register [ https://lnkd.in/euQx5s9u ] .

🪄 🪄 Join Our Team as a First Five SC Technical Support Specialist! We’re seeking a detail-oriented Technical Support Specialist to support the day-to-day functionality and continuous improvement of First Five SC, South Carolina’s portal for early childhood services. In this role, you’ll manage partner account creation, process updates, troubleshoot user issues, and collaborate across teams to ensure seamless operations and a high-quality user experience. 💫 💫 If you excel in customer service, tech troubleshooting, and juggling multiple priorities, and want to make a real impact for families and providers statewide, apply by April 28th ‼️ https://lnkd.in/eDFKxGGh

SC First Steps was at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden to connect as a team, reflect on our progress, and make big, bold plans for the next five years. Above all, we’re focused on what matters most: getting South Carolina’s children get ready for school 🎒📚💙 https://lnkd.in/exRnA8ED

A Night to Celebrate Community tickets are on sale now at SCFirstSteps.org/Celebrate! 🏀 MAJOR RAFFLE ALERT: Don't miss your chance to win a Dawn Staley-autographed basketball or an incredible Columbia Staycation package featuring dinner at Hall's Chophouse and a luxurious night at the Graduate Hotel! ✨ SILENT AUCTION TREASURES: Be ready to bid on extraordinary items including: • Authentic vintage Louis Vuitton handbag • Personal appearance by Kit (our beloved mascot) at your next event or child's birthday party • Stunning original artwork • Four tickets to Paw Patrol Live in October • And many more unexpected delights! We can't wait to see you on May 1st. Come prepared to have fun while making a difference!

South Carolina First Steps welcomes Janet Parenti, First Five Outreach Manager. Janet brings proven expertise in writing, editing, and launching successful print and digital publications, with a focus on community engagement, strategic communication, and high editorial standards. As the First Five Outreach Manager, Janet will lead strategic communications and outreach for First Five SC and First Five for All, promoting early childhood access and positioning the platform as a national model. Welcome Janet! If you would like to learn more about opportunities to join our team, visit https://lnkd.in/e3au9SN5

South Carolina First Steps is looking for a Program Officer to support local partnerships in delivering high-quality early childhood programs. This role provides coaching, technical assistance, and compliance oversight while fostering collaboration and innovation across the state. ✨ If you have experience in nonprofit management, program evaluation, and community engagement and you're committed to advancing equity in early childhood education, apply by April 24th! ✨

Did you know? When you donate to SC First Steps through Line 6 of your tax form, we don't automatically receive your contact information. We'd love to thank you personally! If you've checked "Yes for Children" this tax season: - Visit https://ow.ly/SzAV50VeT4J to let us know about your generous contribution - Download our "I Checked Yes for Children" graphic - Share it on your social media with a message like: "I just checked 'Yes' for South Carolina's children on my tax return! By donating to @SCFirstSteps on Line 6 of Form I-330, I'm helping provide quality early education opportunities. Join me in making this simple gesture with a big impact! #CheckYesForChildren" Your support makes a difference for early childhood education across our state. Thank you for transforming today's taxes into tomorrow's triumphs! 💙💚 #SCFirstSteps #EarlyEducation #SouthCarolina

🎉 Who says making a difference can't be fun? Join us May 1st for A Night to Celebrate Community and party with purpose! Dance, connect, and celebrate while supporting early childhood programs across ALL of South Carolina. Tickets are going fast - secure yours today at SCFirstSteps.org/celebrate! Every ticket purchased helps children and families in all 46 counties. See you at 701 Whaley! #CelebrateCommunity #SCFirstSteps