Welcome and thank you for helping to Make a Difference with SCYAP

There is still a need for thousands of foster homes across South Carolina.

What We Do

South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) is a leading provider of foster care and community-based services in South Carolina. Since 1990, we have helped children and families facing difficult life challenges.

We offer a wide range of youth and family support programs, focusing on safety, stability, and long-term success. Our services are built around creativity, flexibility, and putting each family’s needs first.

While foster care remains our largest program, we also provide community-based and in-home support services to help families thrive without removing children from their homes.

Who We Serve

SCYAP supports children, teens, and families across South Carolina. We serve:

Boys and girls of all ages

Children from birth to age 21

Families of all backgrounds

We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or the severity of a child’s needs.

Our programs focus on at-risk and special needs youth. These may be children with emotional, behavioral, mental health, or medical challenges who need:

Therapeutic foster care

Community-based programs

In-home family support services

Every child and family is unique—and our goal is to provide the right support at the right time to help them succeed.

How You Can Help:

Learn How to Become a Foster Parent

Learn How to Work with SCYAP

Make a General or Program-Specific Donation

Did You Know SCYAP Hosts Monthly Foster Parent Info Sessions?

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.

Register Here