In our specialized pre-school, teachers and parents work together to develop goals and activities designed to help each child reach his or her greatest potential. The home-based Family Training Component provides emotional support for the family, along with weekly visits by an Early Intervention Specialist. The security of an intimate family is sometimes needed when a younger child comes to Epworth. These children, along with others who are not candidates for residential care are placed in our Foster Care Program. The foster families, screened by Epworth staff, are trained and licensed by the state of South Carolina.
Ongoing supervision is provided by our staff.
Providing foster family care for children is a partnership between foster home parents and Epworth Children's Home. A program which provides tutors for every child in care as needed. Partially funded by a foundation grant. A program for older youth who have reached an age of majority or who have graduated high school. While a few of these young people live on campus, most are in other settings pursuing higher education.