Grantee Spotlight: Spartanburg School District 3
Grantee Spotlight: Spartanburg School District 3 Spartanburg District 3 recently received $67,500 in funding through Mary Black Foundation to expand existing parent support services throughout the D3 community. The services are provided by three full time parent educators trained...
Read moreThe South Carolina Prenatal-3 Plan
The South Carolina Prenatal-3 Plan In 2019, the state of South Carolina became a statewide partner in the Pritzker Children’s Initiative’s Prenatal-to-Age Three efforts. As a result of this funding partnership, the SC Infant Mental Health Association (SCIMHA) was...
Read moreThe Basics: Count, Group, & Compare
The Basics: Count, Group, & Compare The fourth in a series of articles on The Basics: five FUN, SIMPLE and POWERFUL ways to give your child a great start. This week’s blog is written by Melissa Sullivan, marketing communications...
Read moreThe Basics: Talk, Sing, & Point
The Basics: Talk, Sing, & Point The third in a series of articles on The Basics: five FUN, SIMPLE and POWERFUL ways to give your child a great start. This week’s blog is written by Melissa Sullivan, marketing communications...
Read moreSupport for Young Parents in Spartanburg County
Support for Young Parents in Spartanburg County This week’s blog is written by Tina Gaudiano, Program Director, Middle Tyger Community Center Spartanburg County is rich with resources for pregnant and parenting adolescents due to the collaboration of several local...
Read moreThe Basics: Maximizing Love, Managing Stress
The Basics: Maximizing Love, Managing Stress The second in a series of articles on The Basics: five FUN, SIMPLE and POWERFUL ways to give your child a great start. This week’s blog is written by Melissa Sullivan, marketing communications...
Read moreThe Basics, an Introduction: Boosting Brain Development and Learning
The Basics, an Introduction: Boosting Brain Development and Learning Author: Melissa Sullivan, marketing communications consultant and mom of three, on behalf of The Palmetto Basics. The first in a series of articles on The Basics: five FUN, SIMPLE and...
Read moreSpartanburg’s Approach to Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Spartanburg’s Approach to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts to prevent teen pregnancy in Spartanburg date back at least two decades. While there have been a number of individuals and organizations that have been committed to this critical work in the...
Read moreAugust is Breastfeeding Awareness Month!
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Today’s blog is written by the Breastfeeding Subcommittee of the Birth Outcomes Task Force. Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of the most exciting events a family can experience. Months of...
Read moreCollaborative Efforts Result in 4K Classroom for the Highland Community
Collaborative Efforts Result in 4K Classroom for the Highland Community On May 23, 2020, The Spartanburg Herald-Journal announced the awarding of a $300,000 grant to the Bethlehem Center by South Carolina First Steps. This grant will allow for the...
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