2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT
To partner with organizations within and outside of Clarendon County to leverage and maximize resources to provide quality, research - based programs and services that will prepare Clarendon County’s children for success in school and in life.
The years of early childhood are a critical window of development during which much of human potential is shaped. It takes all of us working together to make a positive difference in the lives of our children!
Increase the reach of First Steps’ services.
Increase the number of children enrolled in high - intensity programs funded by Clarendon County First Steps.
Increase the availability of high - quality early care and education opportunities available to Clarendon County’s families with preschool children.
Parents are confident and capable in their role as the first and most important teachers of their children.
Preschool children have literacy - rich home environments.
Children smoothly and seamlessly transition from 4 - K to 5 - K
Children are healthy, safe, and receive early care and education that enables them to be ready for school.
Street, City SC 00000 | 000-000-0000 | website OR scfirststeps.org/county
16 S. Brooks Street, Manning, SC 29102 | (803) 433-2848 | scfirststeps.org/clarendon
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No matter how many trainings I attend, I always enjoy Ms. McCants’ sessions. Even when we are discussing something as stressful as child abuse and neglect, she still makes our time together fun, and I just love that First Steps gets her to help us to be better in working with our kids.
S.RICHARDSON
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Addressing the needs of young children is a shared endeavor. In addition to providing services to families and support for childcare providers, Clarendon County First Steps mobilizes partners and community members to ensure all children in Clarendon County begin school ready to succeed. We serve as a:
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94 Referrals 87 Connections
Through partnerships and collaborations, as well as financial support from grants and contributions, Clarendon County First Steps leverages state dollars to enhance and expand services to children and families.
FUNDING SUPPORT
Clarendon County Council, $15,000.00
Farmers Telephone Cooperative, $288.00 SC First Steps, $201,000 SC Endeavors, $2,000
IN - KIND SUPPORT
Clarendon County School District Two
Clarendon County School District Four Jehovah - Jireh Outreach Ministries
K & H Resource Center McCants & Associates Palmetto Goodwill
JOIN US
For more information on partnership opportunities, contact Clarendon County First Steps at clarendonfirststeps@gmail.com.
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State Funding Federal Funding Private Funding In-Kind Contributions Total Administrative Functions $13,355.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,355.00 Partnerships & Community Education $13,267.00 $4,125.00 $0.00 $0.00 $17,392.00 Parents as Teachers $112,062.00 $4,305.00 $0.00 $38,200.00 $154,567.00 Imagination Library $7,103.00 $0.00 $4,238.00 $0.00 $11,341.00 Countdown to Kindergarten $21,793.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,793.00 Child Care Training & Professional Development $24,188.00 $0.00 $950.00 $0.00 $25,138.00 Total Expenses $191,768.00 $8,430.00 $5,188.00 $38,200.00 $243,586.00 13% 87% Since inception, Clarendon County First Steps has leveraged $1,692,953.00 from sources outside of state government. That’s $0.39 for every state dollar. 12 Expenditures of State Funds by Program Type
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Darla Lee, Board Chairperson
Dr. Myra Pearson, Vice-Board Chairperson
Mary Cooper, Board Secretary
Betty Harrington Kathleen Gibson Amanda Graham Priscilla Green
STAFF
Charlotte Johnston Michael Jonas Jason
Montgomery Rev. Wanda Nelson Faye Ragin Meesha Witherspoon
Sharon P. Williams, Executive Director
CONTACT US
Post Office Box 426 Manning, SC 29102 | Ph: (803) 433 - 2848; Mobile: (803) 460 - 8704
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Clarendon County First Steps
ANITRA HAMMETT, PAT SUPERVISOR
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