ParentChild+ - SC First Steps

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ParentChild+

Home visitation for families with 2- and 3-year olds to promote early literacy skills

Evidence Based

ParentChild+ works one-on-one with families who, despite facing significant life challenges, are committed to building a brighter future for their children and themselves.

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Who it Serves

The program is designed for families with children ages 16-48 months of age, who are facing significant obstacles to school and life success including poverty, low literacy, limited education, language barriers, geographic isolation, and/or homelessness.

Ages 0-3

Families with babies and toddlers

Ages 3-5

Families with preschool-aged children

How It Works

Over the course of two years, families receive 92 home visits and acquire a library of high-quality books, educational toys, and curricular guide sheets with tips on development, learning, and play.

Home Visiting

In-home coaching with trained parent educators

Literacy

A focus on language and literacy development

2 Generation Approach

Education and support for the whole family

Target Outcomes

ParentChild+ aims to enhance child verbal communication, improve the quality of parent-child interactions, and improve school readiness.

Community Impact 2022

61

children served

61

families served

2

counties served

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