The early intervention program provides family with a special needs child aged 0 to 5 years, the training and support for each child and family's needs. Services include identification of individual needs, case management, plan development, referral, advocacy, parent training/counseling, monitoring, and continuous evaluation of the child’s developmental progress.
Early intervention services may also include physical or occupational therapy, speech therapy, or assistive technology. Your child’s early interventionist will assist in linking families and children to these resources and make referrals where appropriate.
BabyNet is an educational program administered by South Carolina First Steps, that helps an infant or toddler with special needs move toward his/her full potential. Children who meet BabyNet eligibility criteria are served regardless of family income. Once eligible, and depending upon the needs of the child, he/she may be transferred to a SCDDSN provider of the family’s choice for the delivery of Family Training and service coordination.
Referrals of children who may be in need can be done by contacting BabyNet at 1-877-621-0865. If your child is over the age of three, please call SCDDSN Eligibility at 1-800-289-7012.

The agency’s Case Management is responsible for the development of a comprehensive plan, monitoring of this plan, and enrollment in various Medicaid waiver programs. The case manager advocates for the consumers and their families and serves both individuals within the agency residential program as well as those residing with their families in the community.
Additionally, our Case Managers are innovative and have established relationships with local churches and community organizations that can assist with funding that is outside the scope of MSP and the Medicaid waiver programs.
Family Support Services is a program designed to offer funding for specialized needs on a short-term basis to children and adults with developmental disabilities who meet SCDSNB criteria for services in an attempt to avoid institutionalization.

The agency’s two adult day programs provide services to both consumers that are served within the agency’s residential programs and to participants from the surrounding communities. These services focus on providing services that focus on career preparation, community inclusion, employment services, support center services, and day activity supports. Day Program services are designed to maximize each individual’s functioning level and promote independence in all aspects of their lives.
This program provides assistance, training, and follow-along support to individuals who are seeking competitive employment outside of a traditional day program setting. Supports are typically delivered by a job coach who assists with finding, obtaining, and sustaining competitive employment. Working competitively allows the individual to integrate into a non-disabled setting in traditional work settings.

Community Intermediate Care Facilities for the Intellectually Disabled (ICF/IDD) - are residences for individuals needing maximum support for their high levels of need. 24-hour care, supervision, training, recreation and other activities are provided in this structured environment. Homes typically consist of (8) residents or more.

These residences provide 24-hour supervision from trained and qualified staff employed by the agency. The homes are typically occupied by (4) residents and properties are owned and maintained by the provider agency. An emphasis is placed on the development of independent living skills, appropriate socialization skills, community integration, and safety.
An alternative living situation in which persons with developmental disabilities live in a private residence with trained caregivers and their families. Similar to the foster care model, residents in these environments receive the same form of supervision, training, and care as provided in a group setting but within the home and family structure of a caregiver.

Individuals residing in these settings are afforded the opportunity to live independently with the support and aid of an off-site staff. Training continues to be provided on the development of independent living skills and staff monitors each participant’s adherence to their plan of support. This program allows individuals a bridge from group residential settings to complete independence.