Lee County Office of First Steps

“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. It is the policy of the local partnership that board members not be 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.”

“This return is being amended to correct an error in reporting. Compensation was reported to the wrong person on part vii.”

“Early steps to school success-a trained early childhood educator visits your home at least twice a month to provide high-quality early childhood development services. This program is for pregnant women and their children from birth through age five. Parents as teachers-a parent educator visits your home and provides guidance and resources to enable you to support your child's development and school readiness. Pat aims to increase your knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices, provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, prevent child abuse and neglect, and increase children's school readiness and school success. Strengthening familes-the strengthening families program (sfp) is an internationally recognized, evidence-based family skills training program for high-risk and general population families. Parents and children attend 14 weekly group sessions, learning parenting and life skills both separately and together. A weekly meal provides families with the opportunity for skills practice, peer-to-peer support, and coaching.”

“Countdown to kindergarten-countdown to kindergarten supports strong school transitions by connecting rising kindergartners, families, and teachers in a series of one-on-one visits during the summer. Teachers complete six visits with each child's family, five in the family's home and a final visit in the kindergarten classroom. Working together, teachers and families establish strong connections during the summer that facilitate classroom learning throughout the year.”