2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Collaborating with other entities, Georgetown County First Steps helps families prepare their children for school and school success by maximizing public and private community resources to deliver, enhance, and expand highquality early childhood services.
-51% of children in Georgetown county are directly served by a First Steps high intensity program
-52% of the children in Georgetown County are ready for Kindergarten.
Because school readiness is the result of a child’s development in many areas, with each developmental area contributing to the child’s success, services must be individualized and adaptable to meet the unique needs of children and families.
Improving the quality of early care and education.
Making sure that every child is given the same opportunity to be on reading level. Identifying local needs and working with community partners to address challenges.
Street, City SC 00000 | 000-000-0000 | website OR scfirststeps.org/county
2018 Church Street | 843-520-1830 | https://georgetowncountyfirststeps.org
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The trainings offered in Georgetown County has really been informational, enjoyable and a benefit to my staff and myself.....
Pearline Flowers, Childcare Owner
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My child attending GCFS 3K has been a blessing to my family. I was able to return to work, attend college classes, without worrying about the financial obligations of daycare and my child’s safety.
Pamela Johnson, Parent of a 3K student
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The Triple P group meetings helped me to evolve into a better father with the new strategies and building positive relationships with my children.
Triple P participant , Fatherhood Initiative
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Addressing the needs of young children is a shared endeavor. In addition to providing services to families and support for child care providers, Georgetown County First Steps mobilizes partners and community members to ensure all children in Georgetown County begin school ready to succeed. We serve as a:
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5 community events 2,184 books and materials disbursed
Through partnerships and collaborations, as well as financial support from grants and contributions, Georgetown County First Steps leverages state dollars to enhance and expand services to children and families.
FUNDING SUPPORT
The Francis P. Bunnelle Foundation- $5,000.00
International Paper Company Fund -$1,200.00
Sullivan Family Fund-$5,000.00
All Participants of Palmetto Giving Day
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Georgetown County School District
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For more information on partnership opportunities, visit our website at georgetowncountyfirststeps.org
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State Funding Federal Funding Private Funding In-Kind Contributions Total Administrative Functions $16,050 $0 $0 $7,758 $23,808 Core Functions $20,341 $0 $0 $1,034 $21,034 Triple P (Level 4) $38,000 $0 $0 $5,000 $43,000 Child Care Training & Professional Development $29,628 $0 $0 $4,655 $6,017 Child Care Scholarships $95,981 $0 $10,000 $33,000 $33,000 Total Expenses $200,000 $0 $10,000 $51,447 $126,859 25% 75% Since inception, Georgetown County First Steps has leveraged $3,830,318.73 from sources outside of state government. That’s $0.63 for every state dollar. 13 Expenditures of State Funds by Program Type
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tiffany Ladson Jenkins, Board Chair
Shelia Sullivan
Yolonda Bradford Quentin Lance
Shannon Hazel Desmond Phillips
Tracey Antley Carolyn Ellis
Diane Owens Gwen McNeil
Anita Floyd Lakeisha Holmes
India Bright
STAFF
Ayesha A. Smith, Executive Director De’Shaud Cox, Executive Assistant Dwane Heyward, Marketing Representative/Parent Educator
CONTACT US
2018 Church Street | 843-520-1830 | https://georgetowncountyfirststeps.org/
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