South Carolina First Steps conducts rigorous research on issues relevant to young children and school readiness in South Carolina. We share our findings to improve the efficacy of early childhood programs and promote better outcomes for young children and their families.
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Research and Evaluation
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This evaluation report examines the reach and impacts of child care scholarships for young children and their families provided by local First Steps partnerships over a five year period, from FY18 through FY22.
Research and Evaluation
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South Carolina First Steps commissioned the University of South Carolina's Institute for Families in Society to independently evaluate the reach and impacts of child care scholarships for young children and their families provided by local First Steps partnerships over a five year period (FY18-FY22). This summary outlines the evaluation methods and findings.
First Steps staff contribute to advancements in the field of early childhood, presenting at regional and national conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Below is a sample of their recent publications.
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This study seeks to understand how ACEs can be mitigated through neighborhood-level factors; it examines the relationships among ACEs, safe and supportive neighborhoods, and overall health status by race/ethnicity using a national data sample.
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There is a growing body of research documenting racial/ethnic differences in the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and negative health outcomes in adulthood. However, few studies have examined racial/ethnic differences in the association between ACEs and health care access.
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The current exploratory study examines the structure and function of social support for mothers of very young children (under 24 months) with a range of disabilities who are receiving Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention services.
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can increase the risk of engagement in unhealthy behaviors including tobacco use.
Explore news and insights about early childhood from media outlets and partners across the nation.
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How much additional child care does South Carolina need? Researchers from the Bipartisan Policy Center analyzed the supply and potential need among families in 25 states, including South Carolina.
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This state data profile is intended to provide a snapshot of the risk factors experienced by children of South Carolina and services reaching the children and families for whom they are intended.
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This state profile provides a snapshot of how infants, toddlers, and their families are faring in three policy domains (Good Health, Strong Families, Positive Early Learning Experiences).
For more information, or to submit a data request, contact
Chelsea Richard, PhD, MSPH
Director of Research and Strategy
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