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Medical (Doula services under Crisis Centers/Baby Items)
Essentials (food pantries, financial assistance, household wares, vouchers, etc)
Medical
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Statewide- free & low-cost birth control- No Drama
Statewide- prescription assistance, children’s dental- Welvista
Regional
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- medical care- TriCounty Family Ministries
Upstate- prescription assistance- Prisma Health
County/City
Aiken- medical assistance, prescription assistance- Acts of Aiken
Aiken- prescription assistance- St. Mary Help of Christians
Aiken County- medical services, prescription assistance- The Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County
Buncombe County- medical, dental, prescription- ABCCM
Charleston- medical- Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic
Dorchester County- medical- Dream Center Clinic
Gloverville- prescription assistance- Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center
Greenville- medical- The Greenville Free Medical Clinic
Greenville- prescription assistance- United Ministries
Mount Pleasant- medical, dental, prescription assistance- ECCO
Mount Pleasant- free clinic- ICNA Relief
Summerville- medical, vision, dental- Community Impact for Christ
Housing/Shelter
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- housing locator- Socialserve
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– Catholic Charities
Statewide (age limits)- Florence Crittenton
Statewide- Homes of Hope
Regional
Lowcountry- Lowcountry Continuum of Care
Northwest SC (domestic abuse)- Safe Harbor
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- Florence Crittenton
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester) (domestic abuse)- My Sister’s House
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- TriCounty Family Ministries
Upstate- Miracle Hill Ministries
Upstate- SHARE
Upstate- United Housing Connections
County/City
Aiken (domestic abuse)- Cumbee Center
Aiken- Nurture Home
Aiken- The Salvation Army
Aiken County- Aiken Housing Authority
Buncombe County- ABCCM
Charleston- One80Place
Cherokee County- Cherokee County Rescue Mission
Dorchester County- Dorchester County Community Outreach
Greenville- Housing Authority
Greenville- Shepherd’s Gate
Greenville- United Ministries
Greer- Daily Bread Ministries
North Charleston (seasonal)- Aldersgate United Methodist Church
North Charleston- Housing Authority
Rock Hill- Pilgrims’ Inn
Spartanburg- The Haven
Spartanburg- Spartanburg Rescue Mission
Affordable Childcare
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- scholarships- First Steps
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Statewide- child care directory- SC Child Care Services
County/City
Aiken- childcare scholarships- Acts of Aiken
Greenville- weekends, extended hours- Bumble Bee Daycare and Learning Center
Greenville- drop-in prices- Giggles Drop-In Childcare
Greenville- hourly, weekends, extended hours- Kids Zone
State Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Crisis Centers/Baby Items
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) – family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- crib alternative- The Baby Box
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Catholic Charities
Statewide- parenting programs- Children’s Trust of South Carolina
Statewide- children with disabilities and/or healthcare needs- Family Connection
Statewide- nurse family partnership- First Steps
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- baby items- Seacoast Church
Regional
Lowcountry- diaper bank- Bundles of Joy
Lowcountry- diaper bank- Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank
Lowcountry- diapers, baby items- Lowcountry Blessing Box Project
Midlands- car seat program- Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital
County/City
Aiken- parent education, diapers, baby items- Welcome Baby
Blythewood- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Columbia- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Columbia- diaper bank- South Carolina Diaper Bank
Greenville- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity & baby items, resource referrals- Birthright of Greenville
Greenville- earn while you learn, parenting program-Little Steps
Child Support
Essentials
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- search church outreach programs- FaithStreet
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food assistance- Food Finder
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food, clothing, job, holiday, rent, utility assistance, etc.- Catholic Charities
Statewide- employment assistance- Goodwill
Statewide- resource database- SC Thrive
Statewide- job search- SC Works
Statewide- food, clothing, houehold items, etc.- Seacoast Church
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- mortgage assistance- Telamon Corporation
Regional
Charleston Metropolitan Area- public transportation- CARTA
Lowcountry- food assistance- Lowcountry Blessing Box Project
Lowcountry- food, clothing, job search, financial planning, etc.- Lowcountry Hope Center
Midlands- employment assistance for fathers- Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- food bank- Gateway Community Church
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- home repair, heat and cold relief program- Operation Home
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- economic independence programs- Palmetto Community Action Partnership
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- community resource center- Royal Missionary Baptist Church
Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)- food & clothing assistance, job placement, financial assistance- TriCounty Family Ministries
Upstate- food bank directory- Harvest Hope
Upstate- food pantry- Miracle Hill Ministries
Upstate- services directory- SC Upstate Continuum of Care
Upstate- homeless prevention, home repair, energy assistance, etc.- SHARE
Upstate- housing assistance, scholarships- Urban League
County/City
Aiken- utility assistance, car ministry, food pantry, clothing vouchers, furniture/household, etc.- Acts of Aiken
Aiken- public transit- Best Friend Express
Aiken- food boxes, clothing, household items, GED program, job training, etc.- Christ Central
Aiken- food assistance- Golden Harvest Food Bank
Aiken- utility assistance, food assistance, clothing, home repairs, etc.- St. Mary Help of Christians
Aiken- food pantry- St. Vincent de Paul Society
Aiken- daily meals- The Salvation Army
Aiken County- summer food program- Aiken Housing Authority
Berkeley County- food pantry- Helping Hands of Goose Creek
Berkeley County- financial stability services, employment assistance, referrals- Trident United Way
Charleston- legal services, daily meals- One80Place
Charleston- food pantry, rent & utility assistance, holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Dorchester County- financial stability services, employment assistance, referrals- Trident United Way
Gloverville- food pantry, utility assistance, GED program, job training, etc.- Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center
Greenville- rent assistance- GCRA
Greenville- public transit- Greenlink
Greenville- food bank directory- Loaves & Fishes
Greenville- food & clothing assistance, rent & utility assistance- North Greenville Crisis Ministry
Greenville- daily meals- Project Host
Greenville- various assistance- The Salvation Army
Greenville- food assistance- The Samaritan House of Greenville
Greenville- food assistance, resource referrals, etc- Triune Mercy Center
Greenville- rent & utility assistance, food assistance, GED and job readiness, day center, etc.- United Ministries
Greenville- school supply events- United Way
Greenville- food pantry- Water of Life
Greer- daily meals- Daily Bread Ministries
Isle of Palms- furniture bank- Hope to Home Furniture Resource
Mount Pleasant- food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, job search, etc.- ECCO
North Augusta- food assistance, clothing, transportation assistance, etc.- CMONA
North Charleston- food, clothing, showers, toiletries- Aldersgate United Methodist Church
North Charleston- food assistance- Christ Temple Church
North Charleston- food, clothing, household items- Lowcountry C.A.R.E.S.
Summerville- food pantry- Bacons Bridge Free Worship Center
Summerville- food pantry- Boone Hill United Methodist Church
Summerville- food & clothing assistance- Community Impact for Christ
Summerville- resource referrals- Community Resource Center
Summerville- food assistance- Expanding the Table
Summerville- financial assistance, food & clothing- Help of Summerville
Summerville- food assistance, family outreach- St. Luke’s Lutheran
Summerville- food pantry- Salem Baptist Church
Walterboro- food pantry, clothing closet- Edgewood Baptist Church
Support Groups
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Statewide- fatherhood programs- South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
Regional
Midlands- (fathers) Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
County/City
Aiken- Christ Central
Greenville- Grace Church
Greenville- SPIN
I don’t see my city?
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Adoption Law/Revocation
Consent or relinquishment for the purpose of adoption must be made by a sworn document, signed by the person or the head of the agency giving consent or relinquishment after the birth of the adoptee.
Withdrawal of any consent or relinquishment is not permitted except by order of the court.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator:
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
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*Verified 4/20
