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What You Need to Know About Foster Care Stipends and Support If you’ve ever considered becoming a foster parent, you may have asked an important question: Do foster parents get paid in South Carolina? The short answer is yes - but not in the way you...

Quick Answer: Families facing challenges in South Carolina can access support through organizations like SCYAP, which provides mental health services, foster care programs, and family support resources designed to strengthen children and families. Families across...

Children and teens today face many challenges. School pressure, family stress, trauma, bullying, and social media can all affect a young person’s mental health. When students struggle emotionally, it can impact their learning, relationships, and overall well-being....

Foster care is often misunderstood. Many people want to help children in need but hesitate because of common myths. In truth, foster care in South Carolina depends on caring adults from all walks of life who are willing to step forward. At the South Carolina...

Have you ever told a story about your life that began with a simple conversation? Maybe it was a moment when someone encouraged you, inspired you, or gently nudged you to take the next step toward something you had been thinking about for a long time. Sometimes, it...

A Meaningful Opportunity to Make a Real Difference Part-time work can be more than a paycheck - it can be purposeful, impactful, and deeply rewarding. At the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), part-time staff play a vital role as the boots on the...

Community is more than a place - it is a source of connection, support, and hope. For children, youth, and families facing challenging circumstances, strong communities and community-based services can be life-changing. Across South Carolina, these services play a...

A New Year’s Resolution That Truly Changes Lives As we welcome 2026, many of us are thinking about resolutions - ways to grow, give back, and make the year ahead more meaningful. If you’re looking for a goal that goes creates lasting impact, consider this: resolve to...

For many families, Christmas is filled with traditions, warmth, and togetherness. But for children in foster care and at-risk youth, the holiday season can be complicated - bringing feelings of uncertainty, loss, or reminders of what they may be missing. That’s why...

How the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program Provides Support, Stability & Hope Families across South Carolina face a wide range of challenges - from behavioral and emotional struggles to unexpected crises and the need for safe, supportive care. The South...