Charleston County First Steps

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EARTH DAY PLAY & READ 🟠 Join us for a special edition of for young children: where we will countdown to kindergarten!

We’ll be at River Road Retreat at 1460 River Road on Johns Island from 10 AM to noon on Saturday, April 27 to celebrate Earth Day in this beautiful weather!

On the sun-dappled grounds of this organic farm & native plant nursery, young children will enjoy children’s activities, a bilingual storytime, and tips for parents on preparing a child for kindergarten.

This event is limited to 30 families, so sign up now at bit.ly/earth-day-play! One (free) ticket per family.

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¿Te gustaría ayudar a tu comunidad? ¿Eres un(a) líder comunitario(a)?

PASOs está buscando a un Promotor de Salud (CHW) bilingüe y bicultural para brindar apoyo a las personas que no tienen seguro en la región de Tri-County de Carolina del Sur.

Los Promotores de Salud son líderes comunitarios que brindan educación sobre salud, referidos a proveedores de atención médica y apoyo para la navegación de recursos a los miembros de la comunidad. Los Promotores de Salud realizan y participan en actividades de alcance comunitario en sus comunidades.

Los promotores de salud comprenden la cultura y hablan el idioma de las personas a las que sirven. Son educadores de salud culturalmente competentes que conectan a las personas con recursos de salud y otros servicios humanos, alientan a sus pares a buscar servicios de salud, empoderan a los miembros de la comunidad para que sean defensores de su salud, y promuevan hábitos saludables.

Los promotores de salud difunden en sus comunidades mensajes sobre salud culturalmente apropiados y apoyan a quienes sirven en la navegación los sistemas de salud y otros servicios sociales y educativos.

El/la Promotor/a de Salud será responsable de lograr las metas del programa Conexiones de Salud de PASOs asignadas a su región. Postúlate Hoy: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165977

Do you enjoy serving your community? Are you a community leader?

PASOs is seeking a bilingual and bicultural Community Health Worker (CHW) to provide support for individuals who do not have medical insurance in the Tri-County region of South Carolina.

CHWs are community leaders who provide health education, referrals to health care providers, and resource navigation support to community members. CHWs conduct and participate in community outreach activities in their communities.

CHWs understand the culture and speak the language of the people they serve. They are culturally competent health educators who link people to health resources and other human services, encourage their peers to seek health services, empower community members to be advocates for their health and promote healthy habits.

CHWs disseminate culturally appropriate health messages in their communities and support those they serve in navigating health systems and other social and educational services.

The CHW will be responsible for achieving the goals of the PASOs Health Connections program assigned to their region. Apply Today: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165977

THURSDAY!

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We're excited to announce that we will be hosting a Wills Clinic at the Opportunity Center, on Thursday, April 18th at 10 AM!
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get your affairs in order and protect your !
Call us today at (843) 745-7055 and reserve your spot!

Happy Music Monday!

It's Music Monday! When children sing, dance, and listen to music, they develop their language and early literacy skills while being active and encouraging movement. Share in the comments how you are celebrating today. Those who comment will be entered into a drawing for a SCAEYC T-shirt. Enter by 10:00pm tonight. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Today marks the start of National Library Week!

It's our goal to be a welcoming space in our community that brings people together. Visit the library to learn new skills, pursue your passions, try a new hobby, check out books and passes to local attractions, get access to healthy foods and much more!

Learn More: https://bit.ly/43FKRJL

🌟 Attention Child Care Providers!✨Join us for a **FREE** Virtual Training on Active Supervision! 💻 Register now to secure your spot. 🎉 Check out the flyer for more details and registration information.🌈

Early Learning Action Team | Charleston, SC - Official Website ELAT Landing page

Important!

NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 6-8pm at Fresh Future Farm! JOIN US! Space is limited and reservations are filling fast. This event is FREE of charge and a wonderful opportunity to commune in solidarity. Our preschoolers need us. And we need each other. 🤎

REGISTER HERE:
preschoolertownhall.eventbrite.com/

Check the box for literacy! Children require a solid foundation in language and literacy for success in school and life. When you donate to South Carolina First Steps, you equip parents and caregivers with the tools they need to raise lifelong readers.

✅ Remember, when filing your state income taxes, look for the SC State Tax Form I-330 and make a voluntary contribution to the SC First Steps to School Readiness Fund.

🌎 Your support opens a world of opportunity for South Carolina's youngest children.

Kudos to Dorchester County First Steps and Books in Every Bag! What a fantastic news segment!

Dorchester County nonprofits join forces to boost literacy rates among children Reading is a part of everyone's daily lives.

From a child’s perspective:

Great resources and information! Check it out:

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month where we as a community recognize that childhood should safe and carefree. Even more, that child abuse is a grown up problem. Head to our website for prevention materials and to see what Dee Norton Events will be happening next month!

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📺 📚 We are thrilled that one of our community partners, Books in Every Bag, was recently showcased in a WCIV | ABC News 4 Sonya Stevens | ABC News 4 TV segment! Check it out: https://rb.gy/p4y63f
📖✨ Did you know? Families enrolled in our Parents As Teachers (PAT) program are automatically enrolled in this fantastic initiative! It's all about fostering a love for reading and learning from the very start.🌟🏡 Reach out to us today to learn more about how your family can benefit from our PAT home visiting program: [email protected], 843-745-0237.

Books in Every Bag: News 4's March Community Partner Reading is a lifelong skill. For one local woman, her passion for reading led her to start a non-profit to help get books into the hands of kids at a young age.

🚨Live event!

Join the National Center on Early Childhood Development Teaching and Learning's Michelle Brown and Mike Browne, along with speakers Damón Manning and Romero Wesson, discuss the critical role of family engagement and partnerships in enhancing the school readiness and success of young African American boys. Learn how strong connections between home, programs, and communities can enrich a child's development and how practical strategies can foster impactful home-program partnerships.

In partnership with the Office of Head Start. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Pio2pq

Great Information in the link!

Early literacy recognizes that language, reading, and writing evolve from a number of earlier skills. The interactions that young children have with such literacy materials as books, paper, and crayons, and with the adults in their lives are the building blocks for language, reading and writing development. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wQR8pH

SATURDAY!

📣 🔒 This is National Poisoning Prevention Week! 🚨Share this post to join us in raising awareness about the dangers of poisonings. Here are some tips from The SC Child Well-Being Coalition to help keep your home safe:
🌟Be prepared with the Poison Help Line: 1-800-222-1222.
🌟Store medications out of reach of children.
🌟Check that medication safety caps are on correctly and locked.
🌟Buy products in child-resistant packaging whenever possible, but remember, child-resistant may not be child-proof!
🌟Talk to children about only taking pills and medications from a trusted adult.
🙌 Let's work together to keep our families safe! 🔗 For more information, visit the American Association of Poison Control Centers at poisoncenters.org.

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
Here are some family-friendly ideas to celebrate this green-tastic holiday with your littles:
🌈Green-Themed Crafts: Get crafty with green paint or construction paper! Create your own shamrocks, leprechaun hats, or even design your own St. Patrick's Day cards to send to loved ones.
🌈Irish-Inspired Treats: Try baking shamrock-shaped cookies, making green pancakes for breakfast, or crafting your own rainbow fruit skewers.
🌈Irish Dance Party: Put on some traditional Irish music and have a dance party in your living room. Enjoy doing a simple Irish jig or just dance around and have fun together!
💚 Remember, the most important thing is to spend quality time together as a family and create lasting memories. Have a sham-rockin' St. Patrick's Day!

📸🍎 After sharing lunch, it's a story, then nap time! – just another day of fun and learning at this in-home childcare center! Did you know we support childcare providers in these unique centers? 😊🌈 As we head into the weekend and finish the first week of Daylight Saving Time, we're sending out a special wish to everyone: may your hearts be light, your naps be restful, and your transitions to the new schedule be smooth as butter! 🕰️😴

THIS SATURDAY!

ENROLL NOW - while space is still available! We have open slots in Charleston County!

🎉🌟 It’s 2024 and the Birthday-week of our fabulous AmeriCorps Member! Barbara Phillips is an integral part of our team, serving tirelessly as our Family and Community Engagement AmeriCorps Member. 🙌✨ Already this year, Barbara has logged over 440 service hours, directly impacting countless lives in Charleston County. 🌟👏 And Yesterday was her birthday! 🎂🎈 Let's show Barbara some extra love and appreciation for her incredible commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. 💖We are grateful for her unwavering dedication and contagious enthusiasm. She truly embodies the spirit of and inspires us all to serve with compassion and purpose. 🌟
Learn more about the First Steps AmeriCorps program and how you can get involved at scfirststeps.org/get-involved/americorps.
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