Saluda County First Steps

08/13/2026

RSVP for this wonderful opportunity for new Mom’s sponsored by Westview Behavioral!📚👶🏼🍼

08/13/2026

Don’t forget to apply for this wonderful opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of our young children and their families in Saluda County. Deadline for resume submission is Tuesday, August 18th.

08/13/2026

Saluda County First Steps loves collaborating with our HES 4K family for our LEAP for K program! Wonderful ladies!🌟💚🤍💚📚

08/12/2026

Please share with families and let’s get our early education centers offering 4K for free full of excited early learners!💜📚

Join our ABC family today! 📚✏️📓

08/11/2026

We 💜collaborating with Saluda Learning Center (GLEAMNS)!📚🧑‍🧑‍🧒

08/04/2026

We are hiring! Come join our team!
Job Title: Saluda County First Steps (SCFS) Program Specialist
Status: Part-time – 16-20 hours per week
Location: Saluda County First Steps office (103 S. Rudolph Street Saluda,SC)
Salary range - $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

The Saluda County First Steps (SCFS) Program Specialist oversees and executes a variety of tasks related to Saluda County First Steps programs. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational and communication skills to ensure the successful implementation and operation of SCFS programs and events. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and attend community meetings with organizations, community partners, and families to promote and build partnerships for SCFS programs
Participate in outreach events
Recruit families for SCFS programs and maintain ongoing communication and engagement.
Plan, coordinate, and execute program-related events including parenting meetings and other events as necessary
Ensure all administrative and operational aspects of the programs are handled efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:
Education: Post high-school education in Social Work, Communications, Human Services, or related field preferred.
Experience: Experience in program coordination, community outreach, or a related role preferred.

Skills:
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements:
Flexibility to attend meetings and events outside of regular office hours as needed.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required, with some travel required in the county and occasional travel outside the county

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Saluda County First Steps is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing date is August 18, 2026. Please forward resumes to Kim Chariker at Saluda County First Steps via email at [email protected]

08/04/2026

What a great way to start a new school year! Our students are so blessed!💚🤍💚📚📖

08/02/2026

🎓ENROLLING – 2026–2027 4K PROGRAM! 🍎✨

ABC Academy, LLC still has openings available in our 4K program for the 2026–2027 school year!

Through the South Carolina First Steps 4K Scholarship Program, qualifying families may be eligible for FREE 4K Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM–2:30 PM. Extended care may also be available for qualifying families.

📝 Apply today using the link below:

🔗 https://www.cognitoforms.com/SCFIRSTSTEPS4K/_20262027StudentApplicationForFirstSteps4K

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Mrs. Dakota is happy to help every step of the way!

📞 Contact ABC Academy, LLC today to learn more or reserve your child’s spot before they’re gone. We can’t wait to welcome your family to ours!

07/16/2026

Our Saluda County Library always has wonderful free programs happening. Come check them out!🍅🫑🫜🫛🌽🥒🥕🌶️💚

07/11/2026

Apply today—it's free!