Care
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in South Carolina
South Carolina programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Child Care Scholarships
Child Care Scholarships help eligible families pay for child care while they work, study, or train.
Ways to apply:Online
South Carolina Department on Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
The Department on Aging connects older adults and caregivers to local services and support.
Ways to apply:Phone
South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services
The department provides services and supports for eligible people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- South Carolina 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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