South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Board of Trustees-Greenville

“A copy of form 990 is made available to the executive director for review prior to filing. The financial information on form 990 is based primarily upon the organization's audited financial statements, which are provided to the board.”

“The board members of the local partnership are representative of various organizations that in certain instances benefit from actions taken by the board. Board members disclose these relationships and transactions as appropriate under the local partnership's policies and as required by law. It is the policy of the local partnership that board members are not involved with decisions regarding organizations they represent.”

“Budget amounts, including compensation, are submitted for approval to the south carolina office of first steps.”

“Budget amounts, including compensation, are submitted for approval to the south carolina office of first steps.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available for public inspection upon request.”

“Per south carolina code of laws section 59-152-10: there is established the south carolina first steps to school readiness, a comprehensive, results- oriented initiative for improving early childhood development by providing, through local partnerships, public and private funds, and support for high-quality early childhood development and education services for children by providing support for their families' efforts toward enabling their children to reach school ready to succeed.”

“Parenting support: nurse family partnership- a registered nurse visits your home to provide parenting, health and child development support beginning during the second trimester of pregnancy and lasting until your child's second birthday. Your family will receive 64 total visits by a registered nurse over a 2 year period. This program is for first-time, low-income mothers. Palmetto basics- the palmetto basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways to help all our children become the happiest and most successful they can be. These five basics simplify all of the existing messaging families hear regularly. By taking a collaborative approach, encouraging local businesses, nonprofits, churches, childcare centers and schools to use the palmetto basics as they talk to families with young children, the message is quickly and easily spread to families by those they trust. Babysteps is a 7-week summer enrichment program funded by greenville first steps and operated by little steps. The program provided educational, social, and community resources to 12 teens that were either pregnant or new mothers. Program participants rotated through classes focusing on educational tutoring, labor and delivery, infant care, nutrition, peer group counseling, and parenting. In addition, teens were provided with the opportunity to go on field trips in greenville county.”

“Early education: 3k enhancement- in partnership with greenville county schools, greenville first steps provides funds to supplement the preschool experiences for children throughout the greenville county school district. Enhancements include access to triple p (positive parenting program) training, parenting supports, and access to community resources to enhance the great work already being done throughout the district.”