In South Carolina, 245,000 children — 26% — live in poverty, limiting their access to environments and opportunities that support optimal development. On top of that, 62,000 South Carolina 3- and 4-year-olds are not enrolled in a preschool program, despite the fact that high-quality preschool programs have been shown to help students enter school prepared for success.
These at-risk children often struggle with developmental disorders and delays, and they desperately need help. With our three core services, Therapeutic Child Care, Individual Therapy and Family Therapy & Home Visitation, A Child’s Haven strives to provide the nurturing, education and support children require to blossom and succeed. The 2020 launch of our Extended Day Program allows children to remain in the familiar, safe surroundings of our treatment center for even longer. Since the inception of our program in 2011, over 7,000 caregivers and children have been enrolled in our program, 70% of which were living below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Scott’s Story
“When I was assigned to be the Treatment Coordinator in the Dandelions Room in October 2015, I met a little boy who was very shy and timid. He would allow students to take play materials out of his hand and he would run to a familiar adult when a particular student would come towards him. He was very afraid of this particular student due to the student being aggressive with him. His little heart would be racing out of fear. Lori and I would provide him with verbal prompts, coaching, and modeling to express his displeasure. He would not express his displeasure and shake his head no.
After Christmas break, in January 2016, Lori and I saw a different child. He was talking more and standing up for himself without verbal prompts. He became a very happy and very talkative little one, who blossomed by talking and singing from the top of his lungs.”
– Treatment Coordinator
