2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT
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400 Greenville St. Abbeville, SC 29620 | 864-378-8575 | scfirststeps.org/abbeville Nurturing Parenting Home Visitation Nurturing Parenting Groups ChildCare Training
Early childhood is a critical window of development in which much of human potential is shaped. Abbeville County First Steps measures its success by how many lives we can impact and by the quality of service we provide to each family.
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Last year, because of Abbeville County First Steps: 74% more likely to score at the highest level on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment 34% less likely to be chronically absent in kindergarten PROVEN RESULTS A 2019 study found that children who received First Steps local partnership services were: $1 = $1.16 Abbeville County First Steps leveraged $32,221 from sources outside of state government, providing a match of $0.16 for every state dollar invested 34 educators participated in First Steps training and professional development, benefitting 500+ children 51 parents & caregivers received services and support to be their child’s first and most important teacher 53 children directly served in Abbeville County
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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rebecca Lyman Interim Executive Director
Abbeville County First Steps
It is a great honor and privilege to be the Interim Executive Director of Abbeville County First Steps. Although I have not filled the position long, I am looking forward to be being apart of the impact Abbeville County First Steps and its partnerships make in this community. I believe creating strong ties within in the community will only further Abbeville County’s success in reaching as many parents and children as possible. Pinpointing the needs of our community is my main goal. Partnerships such as Abbeville Area Medical Center donating food boxes and Angel Tree making sure each child has gifts for Christmas is just a short list of how Abbeville County First Steps is meeting some of our community’s outlying needs. I know this is just the start of many great things to come for Abbeville and I will continue to ensure that the parents and children of this community are positively impacted by this organization in more ways than one.
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Rebecca Lyman
To strengthen parents and teachers with appropriate practices that develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills for Abbeville County’s young children.
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I liked the interaction with other childcare centers and the training topics.
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-PrissyThe Playhouse Learning and Daycare Center Ages and Stages 3 Questionnaire Stress Management for Directors and Staff Calming Activities for Children
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The Nurturing Parenting home visitation program is great for young mothers who have children. My kids love when their “teacher” comes to do their visit. It is a great program. -Khree-
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Families receive benefits bank services to receive food, housing, and community support through local portal services. Community partnerships are valuable to families receiving additional resources and support.
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Through partnerships and collaborations as well as financial support from grants and contributions, Abbeville County First Steps leverages state dollars to enhance and expand services to children and families.
FUNDING SUPPORT
Abbeville Rotary Club CSX Transportation Abbeville Lions Club Sage Automotive Little River Cooperative West Carolina Telephone
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Abbeville County Recreation Department Christmas Angel Tree Goodwill Industries Abbeville Adult Education Abbeville Presbyterian Church Abbeville County School District Abbeville Area Medical Center Abbeville Civic Center
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For more information on partnership opportunities visit our website at www.scfirststeps.org/abbeville
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0% 100% Since inception, ABC County First Steps has leveraged $1,543,138.92 from sources outside of state government. That’s $0.36 for every state dollar. 10 Expenditures of State Funds by Program Type State Funding Federal Funding Private Funding In-Kind Contribution s Total Administrative $4,676.07 $0 $1,176.57 $5,000 $10,852.64 Core Functions $16,523.34 $2,408.72 $250 $0 $19,182.06 Nurturing Parenting Home Visitation $148,708.11 $0 $346.25 $24,690.16 $173,744.52 Childcare Training $16,952.69 $0 $0 $550 $17.502.69 Total Expenses $186,860.21 $2,408.72 $1,772.82 $30,240.16 $221,281.91
STAFF Rebecca Lyman- Interim Executive Director and Parent Educator CONTACT US 400 Greenville St. Abbeville, SC 29620 | 864-378-8575| rlyman@acsdsc.org 11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Name Board Position Lou Paradis Board Chair Lee Logan Vice Chair Mary Lou Edens Secretary Henry Green Member Corrina Gambrell Member Melanie Dixon Member Turunda Bolden Member Brianna Noriega Member Bailey Johnson Member Adrienne Padner Member Marquita Donaldson Member Dione Ashley Member Shannon Winn Member Joe Bryson Member Jeanne Bell Member Amy Glover Member
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