Foster Parents are Urgently Needed Across South Carolina
Start Your Journey: Foster Parent Inquiry Form
Interested in becoming a foster parent in South Carolina?
Start by filling out our Foster Parent Inquiry Form – a simple, no-obligation way to connect with SCYAP and learn more about one of the most rewarding roles you can have in life.
👉 There’s no commitment – just an opportunity to ask questions, explore your options, and take the first step toward supporting children in need.
Why Foster Care Matters
Children enter foster care due to abuse, neglect, or other difficult circumstances. These youth often face fear, trauma, and loss – and they need the stability and compassion that only a dedicated foster family can provide.
Foster parents play a critical role in helping children heal, grow, and feel safe again. Across South Carolina, the need for caring, committed individuals is greater than ever.
Support for Foster Families
At SCYAP, we walk alongside our foster parents every step of the way. We provide:
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💙 Ongoing training and professional support
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💵 Twice-monthly, tax-free reimbursements to help meet each child’s individual needs
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🧠 Access to behavioral and therapeutic services
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📞 24/7 support and guidance
What You’ll Find on This Page
✅ A quick, easy Foster Parent Inquiry Form
✅ Details about the foster care process and requirements
✅ Information on other SCYAP services for youth and families
✅ Real stories from some of our incredible foster parents
Take the First Step Today
Becoming a foster parent isn’t always easy – but it is life-changing.
Your support could be the reason a child feels safe, loved, and hopeful again.
Fill out the inquiry form to learn more – there’s no pressure, just the possibility to make a difference.
We’re here to answer your questions and help you explore what fostering might look like for you.
Did You Know SCYAP Hosts Monthly Foster Parent Info Sessions?
Sadly, there is a growing shortage of individuals stepping forward to become foster parents – even as the number of children needing care continues to rise. Every child deserves a safe, loving home where they can begin to heal and thrive.
We’re looking for compassionate people like you to make a difference. Whether for days, months, years – or forever – foster parents offer hope, healing, and heart. Through love, guidance, patience, and consistency, they change lives.
Join our Foster Parent Information Session on the 1st Thursday of every month to meet with our dedicated team and explore how you can get involved.
✔ No obligation
✔ Ask questions in a supportive environment
✔ Learn about both Traditional and Therapeutic Foster Care
Foster Parents Are Very Special People
Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
Therapeutic Foster Care is for children and youth with more complex emotional, behavioral, psychological, developmental, or medical needs. These youth require a higher level of care and structure than those in traditional foster care.
Key Features of Therapeutic Foster Care:
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Prevents placement in group homes or inpatient treatment centers
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Provides individualized, trauma-informed support
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Involves specialized training for foster parents
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SCYAP assigns a Treatment Coordinator for support and care planning
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Foster parents are part of the youth’s treatment team, offering skill-building and behavioral support
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Higher daily reimbursement rates to reflect the level of care provided
Traditional Foster Care
The SCYAP Traditional Foster Care Program, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), supports children who do not require therapeutic-level services but still need a safe, stable, and nurturing home.
Traditional Foster Care Offers:
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Placement for youth in out-of-home care
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Guidance and support from a dedicated SCYAP Treatment Coordinator
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Training and community resources
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A critical opportunity to support children through a challenging time
Family Support Services
SCYAP’s Family Support Services (FSS) are designed to help caregivers – whether biological, adoptive, or fosterbecome empowered members of a child’s treatment team.
These services are ideal for families caring for youth with behavioral health or special needs and focus on:
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Teaching coping and crisis management skills
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Guiding families to navigate behavioral health and social services
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Reducing isolation and stigma
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Connecting caregivers to support networks and advocacy groups
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Enhancing family resilience and involvement in treatment planning
Our goal is to equip families with the tools they need to care for youth confidently and compassionately.
Make a Lifelong Impact—Start Today
Becoming a foster parent is both a challenge and a calling. The journey isn’t always easy – but it is always worth it. Whether you’re interested in Therapeutic Foster Care, Traditional Foster Care, or want to support youth and families in other ways, SCYAP is here to guide you every step of the way.
💙 Submit an inquiry, attend an info session, or contact us to learn more.
You might be the reason a child finds hope again.