Get the support your child needs from birth through age five.

Connecting families with South Carolina's public services for young children.

Find services for your family

Child Care & Early Education

Quality care and early learning give babies, toddlers, and young children their best start—and help parents work and manage their busy lives, too.

Health & Safety

From regular doctor checkups to using safe cribs and car seats, families can improve the well-being of children at every stage.

Special Needs & Early Intervention

Every child develops differently. Some babies walk early. Some toddlers speak later. How do you know when a child needs extra help? And what can you do?

Food & Nutrition

Good nutrition supports growing minds and bodies. Sometimes, families need help to provide food and make healthy meals for kids.

Parenting & Family Support

Whether learning to care for a new baby, parenting a toddler or covering the cost of raising a child, the first 5 years are a time when most families can use extra help.