Family Connection of South Carolina: February 2026 Updates for Families and Partners

 

New details now available! Visit our conference page.

Celebrating Professional Growth: Maria Johnson & Paola Lozano! Congratulations to Maria Johnson and Paola Lozano for completing the Professional Interpreter in Special Education program at UGA—strengthening language access for families during IEPs and special education meetings.

First Steps 4K – Apply Now Families of rising 4-year-olds can now apply for First Steps 4K programs at more than 300 locations statewide. Check eligibility and apply today

	SC Partnership of Disability Organizations Disability Advocacy Day Join advocates from across South Carolina at the State House (North Steps) on March 4th!  Sign-in at 9:30 a.m.; program begins at 10:00 a.m. Learn more and register.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will host a sensory-friendly day on Monday, March 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Learn more.

	Your Voice is Key! The Institute for Families in Society at USC are conducting this survey to obtain a current snapshot of both the behavioral health workforce serving children, youth, and their families.

Access & Independence Advocacy Day at the SC State House (North Steps) will highlight barriers to community participation for people with disabilities. April 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Did you know Family Connection serves more than 6,000 families across the state each year? Support our work so we can continue offering services at no cost to families!