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*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
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- medical- Good Samaritan Clinic
Statewide- health services directory- Hands on Health
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
Upsate- care coordination for the uninsured- Access Health
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
Chapin- medical, dental- We Care Center
Charleston- medical- Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic
Columbia- medical, dental, vision- Christ Central Ministries, Inc.
Dillon County- healthcare- Dillon County Free Medical Clinic
Dorchester County- medical- Dream Center Clinic
Fort Mill- prescription assistance- Fort Mill Care Center
Gloverville- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) prescription assistance- Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center
Greenville- medical- The Greenville Free Medical Clinic
Greenville- prescription assistance- United Ministries
Lexington- prescription assistance- Mission Lexington
Mount Pleasant- medical, dental, prescription assistance- ECCO
Mount Pleasant- free clinic- ICNA Relief
Rock Hill- prescription assistance- Hope of Rock Hill
Spartanburg- medical services and referrals- Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Spartanburg County- uninsured- St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic
Summerville- medical, vision, dental- Community Impact for Christ
Woodruff- prescription assistance- Helping Hands Ministries
York- prescription assistance- PATH
Housing/Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- ICNA Relief
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
Midlands (domestic abuse)- Sistercare
Midlands- Transitions
North Central SC (domestic abuse)- Safe Passages Inc.
North Central SC- The Salvation Army
Northwest SC (domestic abuse)- Safe Harbor
Pee Dee Region- Pee Dee Community Action Partnership
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- The Good Shepherd’s House
Upstate- United Housing Connections
Upstate- Upstate Continuum of Care
County/City
Aiken (domestic abuse)- Cumbee Center
Aiken- Nurture Home
Aiken- The Salvation Army
Buncombe County- ABCCM
Charleston- One80Place
Cherokee County- Cherokee County Rescue Mission
Columbia- Christ Central Ministries, Inc.
Columbia- Family Promise
Columbia- Family Shelter
Columbia- Homeless No More
Columbia- Oliver Gospel
Columbia- The Women’s Shelter
Dorchester County- Dorchester County Community Outreach
Florence (domestic abuse)- Pee Dee Coalition
Greenville- Shepherd’s Gate
Greenville- United Ministries
Greenville County (maternity home)- St. Clare’s Home
Greer- Daily Bread Ministries
Jonesville (veterans)- BattleBetty Foundation
Laurens County- Family Promise
North Charleston (seasonal)- Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Rock Hill- Pilgrims’ Inn
Spartanburg- First Baptist Spartanburg
Spartanburg (domestic abuse)- Project REST
Spartanburg- The Haven
Spartanburg County- Opportunity Hub
York- Tender Hearts Ministries
York County- Family Promise
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
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- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
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
Regional
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
Lyman- sliding scale- Middle Tyger Community Center
Spartanburg County- The Bethlehem Center
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Experience pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (some providers may refer for adoption//Please visit the Voices and Experience pages before pursuing adoption) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- online parenting education- Course for Parents
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- specialized virtual doula services- Love Above Doula Services
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- 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- prenatal care- Good Samaritan Clinic
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- diaper assistance, family support programs- Power in Changing
County/City
Aiken- parent education, diapers, baby items- Welcome Baby
Blythewood- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Boiling Springs- family services- Upstate Family Resource Center
Cherokee County (age limit)- doula services, pregnancy prevention- BirthMatters
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
Lexington- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity & infant supplies- LaVie Pregnancy Care Center
Lexington- baby supplies- Mission Lexington
Spartanburg- baby boutique- First Baptist Spartanburg
Spartanburg- children’s clothing- God’s Closet
Spartanburg County (age limit)- doula services, pregnancy prevention- BirthMatters
York- diapers, material support- Tender Hearts Ministries
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
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 bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
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- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
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- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
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- energy assistance neighbor program- Duke Energy
Statewide- food assistance directory- Feeding the Carolinas
Statewide- food assistance directory- Golden Harvest Food Bank
Statewide- employment assistance- Goodwill
Statewide- resource database- SC Thrive
Statewide- job search- SC Works
Statewide- food, clothing, houehold items, car repair ministry, etc.- Seacoast Church
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- mortgage assistance- Telamon Corporation
Regional
Central Savannah River Area- food, clothing, household items- Concerned Women Inc.
Charleston Metropolitan Area- public transportation- CARTA
Lowcountry- food assistance- Lowcountry Blessing Box Project
Lowcountry- food bank directory- Lowcountry Food Bank
Midlands- food assistance- Foodshare
Midlands- employment assistance for fathers- Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
Midlands- period supplies- Power in Changing
Midlands- public transportation- The Comet
Midlands- homeless prevention, energy assistance, holiday assistance, school supplies- The Salvation Army
North Central SC- case management- Carolina Community Actions Inc.
North Central SC- food pantry, clothing vouchers, Christmas assistance- The Salvation Army
Northwest South Carolina- food pantry directory- Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Pee Dee Region- homeless services, emergency assistance- Pee Dee Community Action Partnership
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 & clothing assistance- Miracle Hill Ministries
Upstate- services directory- 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
Cayce- general assistance- God’s Helping Hands
Chapin- food & utility assistance, GED assistance- We Care Center
Charleston- legal services, daily meals- One80Place
Charleston- food pantry, rent & utility assistance, holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Clover- food pantry, financial assistance- Clover Area Assistance Center
Columbia- food pantry- Rehoboth UMC
Dorchester County- financial stability services, employment assistance, referrals- Trident United Way
Fort Mill- food & utility assistance- Fort Mill Care Center
Gloverville- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) 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 pantry- Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
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- homeless services- The Way Outreach Center
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
Greer- food & clothing assistance- Greer Community Ministries
Greer- food, financial assistance, household items- Greer Relief
Greer- food & clothing assistance- Washington Baptist Church
Inman- food pantry- Lake Bowen Baptist Church
Irmo- food, clothing, utility assistance- Sharing God’s Love
Isle of Palms- furniture bank- Hope to Home Furniture Resource
Lancaster County- food assistance- Christian Services
Landrum- food, household items, clothing vouchers, financial assistance- Operation Hope
Lexington- food pantry- Calvary Chapel of Lexington
Lexington- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Lexington- financial assistance, food, clothing, school supplies- Mission Lexington
Lexington- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- St. James Lutheran Church
Lexington County- food pantry- Christian Life Church
Lyman- food pantry, holiday assistance, school supplies, financial assistance- Middle Tyger Community Center
Moore- food assistance- Bethlehem Baptist Church
Moore- car ministry- Joy Lutheran Church
Moore- food pantry- The Carpenter’s Table
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.
North Myrtle Beach- food, clothing, transportation, household items, utility assistance- North Strand Helping Hand
Richland County- food pantry- Christian Life Church
Rock Hill- day shelter- Bethel Shelters
Rock Hill- food pantry- Calvary Baptist Church
Rock Hill- daily meals- Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
Rock Hill- food pantry, utility assistance- Hope of Rock Hill
Spartanburg- food bank- Believers’ Fellowship
Spartanburg- food, basic needs- Church Builders Tabernacle
Spartanburg- food pantry, clothing, financial assistance- First Baptist Spartanburg
Spartanburg- school supplies, food & clothing assistance- For Our Brothers and Sisters
Spartanburg- food, clothing, energy assistance- Greater Spartanburg Ministries
Spartanburg- food assistance- Majority Baptist Church
Spartanburg- food pantry- Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Spartanburg- public transportation- SPARTA
Spartanburg- daily meals- Spartanburg Soup Kitchen
Spartanburg- public transportation- SPATS
Spartanburg- case management, homeless prevention- The Haven
Spartanburg- food pantry, rent & utility assistance, holiday assistance- The Salvation Army
Spartanburg County- case management, showers, laundry, food- Opportunity Hub
Spartanburg County- food assistance, referrals- The Bethlehem Center
Spartanburg County- food & financial assistance- Total Ministries
Startex- food pantry, clothing closet- Vineyard Church of Spartanburg
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- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance, family outreach- St. Luke’s Lutheran
Summerville- food pantry- Salem Baptist Church
Swansea- (Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Walterboro- food pantry, clothing closet- Edgewood Baptist Church
West Columbia- general assistance- Brookland Baptist Church
West Columbia- financial assistance- Brookland Foundation
West Columbia- food pantry- Crossroads World Outreach Center
West Columbia- food pantry- Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church
West Columbia- food pantry- Iglesia Cristiana Jehova Reina
West Columbia-(Refers for adoption//Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry- Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church
Woodruff- food, clothing, financial assistance- Helping Hands Ministries
York- food pantry- Cornerstone Family Worship Center
York- food assistance, clothing vouchers, financial assistance- PATH
York County- public transportation- My Ride Rock Hill
York County- coordinated care- Pathways Community Center
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
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
Jonesville (veterans)- BattleBetty Foundation
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
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
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, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
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.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*Verified 1/23
*This page does not provide legal advice
