South Carolina First Steps – 2023 Annual Report

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Local Partnerships

Health Health and brain development are deeply connected, beginning with a mother’s well-being in pregnancy. As part of our commitment to school readiness, we offer programs that promote maternal and infant health, enhance food security, prevent chronic health conditions, and address developmental delays. When families can meet their basic needs, access comprehensive medical care, and connect with The HealthySteps program provides early childhood development support to families at pediatric primary care practices.

appropriate intervention and mental health services, their children are more likely to start school healthy and ready to succeed.

HEALTH AT A GLANCE | 2022-23

596

11,821

28,387

children screened for developmental delays

children served by Reach Out and Read

4,770

1,500

meals delivered to children at risk of food insecurity

HealthySteps consultations in pediatric clinics

families with newborns served by Family Connects

For details about the health programs offered by First Steps local partnerships, see Appendix D.

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