ABC Quality

10/16/2026

Parents: Family Resource Centers connect parents and families with services that can make everyday life a little easier—from parenting support and child care resources to job training, mental health services, family counseling and more.

Located in schools, churches, hospitals, community centers and other familiar places, many programs are available at no cost or low cost to participating families. Family Resource Centers are just one of the many partner programs supported by SC Parents. Find the support that’s right for your family:

👉 https://scparents.org/parenting-programs/family-resource-centers/

10/15/2026

Parents: It's time to prepare for flu season! 🤧

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated against the flu. It is the best protection against the virus.

Flu vaccines are available at healthcare provider offices, clinics, workplaces, pharmacies, and DPH health departments. 📍

Learn more about the flu, vaccine recommendations and safety, and DPH flu vaccine locations by county, at bit.ly/4yfI5JE.

10/14/2026

Asia Walker from Riverpointe Christian Academy - North is September's featured childcare provider! Sponsored by ABC Quality

10/14/2026

Parents: Signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can appear in young children as early as 9 months old. Early recognition and intervention can help your child get the extra support they need to develop important communication, social, and academic skills. ⭐️

First Five SC offers a helpful guide for caregivers that outlines the early signs of ASD, available resources in South Carolina and steps parents can take if they observe signs of autism in their child.

Read it at bit.ly/4kMgGY7.

10/13/2026

Providers: When your child care center or in-home program joins ABC Quality, you gain access to resources designed to support both your business and the quality care you provide — including financial assistance, business coaching, professional development, marketing support, and more.

See how ABC Quality can support you and your program:
https://www.abcquality.org/providers/.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Congratulations to Bonita McMenamin, director of The Learning Tree Day School in Surfside Beach, for being recognized by WBTW News13 CBS as October's Child Care Hero of the Month in the P*e Dee!

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10/12/2026

Congratulations to Natasha Jamison for being recognized by Live 5 News as October's Child Care Hero of the Month in the Lowcountry! Natasha is the director of Poplar Christian Learning Academy in North Charleston, a child care program that participates in ABC Quality. Learn more about ABC Quality by visiting abcquality.org.

Natasha Jamison from Poplar Christian Learning Academy is this month's featured Child Care provider. Sponsored by ABCQuality.

10/12/2026

Parents: The “moms” in our recent “Work Doesn’t Work” videos tell us about the child care struggles they helped bring to life, which are designed to encourage SC parents to tell us their own challenges in securing child care.

We’ve developed an easy way for you to lend your voice to this issue. If you’re a parent and can relate, check out the Parent Storytelling Project and let us hear from you at https://abcquality.org/work-doesnt-work/.

10/09/2026

💚 Saturday is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health matters at every age. More than 1 in 7 U.S. youth ages 6–17 has a mental health condition, and half of all mental health conditions begin before age 14.

Recognizing the signs and offering support early can make a difference. Learn more about children’s mental health and resources from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/kids-and-parents/.