ABC Special Needs Program

This project provides technical assistance, consultation, and training through identified specialists for the inclusion of children with developmental delays and different abilities/needs in the child care, home care, school, and faith-community environments. The diversity of the program allows a broad range in PROMOTING, EXPANDING, and ENHANCING high quality child care and EDUCATES early care educators about all aspects of diverse programs for young children.

Referrals for services are accepted from:

*Early Care Educators                                                      *Parents

*Service Providers                                                             *Public School Educators

*Faith Communities                                                         *Other Agencies/Programs

The project has researched, developed, and implemented a total of 40 topics that include disabilities, disability-related, and infant/toddler areas. All trainings and instructional classes have been approved by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Child Care Career Development, and the BabyNet Infant/Toddler Credential.

Other ABC Links

ABC Brochure

Adobe Acrobat.pdf (197 K)

What can the ABC Special Needs Program Do For You?

Adobe Acrobat.pdf (39.6 K)

ABC Special Needs Model Program

Adobe Acrobat.pdf (173 K)

Child Care for All Children.pdf (27.3K)

Training for Child Care Providers.pdf (76.6K)

Other Information Links:

Child Care Services – A Guide to Regulations Brochure
DSS Licensing.pdf (234K)

BabyNet Brochure
BabyNet.pdf (1.36M)

Child Find Brochure
Child Find_rev.pdf (39.5K)