Newberry County First Steps

Newberry County First Steps South Carolina was the third state in the nation to create a statewide public-private partnership to increase school readiness outcomes for children.

Newberry County First Steps is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that children in Newberry County age 0-5 are prepared to reach their full potential when they enter school. South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness was created by law in 1999, as leaders recognized an alarming gap in students’ preparedness for school success. Since inception, First Steps has helped young children

in all 46 counties by offering school readiness services to families designed to:
◦Improve children’s health and well-being (pre-natal to age 5);
◦Support parents in their goal to serve as their children’s first and best teachers;
◦Provide parents with easy access to needed early interventions for children with unique development needs;
◦Help parents access quality child care for their young children;
◦Promote early education programs and quality pre-kindergarten choices for families;
◦Help parents transition their rising kindergarteners into school. Each county in South Carolina is served by a First Steps Partnership responsible for meeting local needs and identifying collaborative opportunities to help our state’s youngest learners. State level board and staff support statewide priorities, programs, and assist local partnerships in meeting the needs of families statewide.

Great activities happening at the library this summer. Check them out!
06/01/2026

Great activities happening at the library this summer. Check them out!

05/30/2026
Congratulations to our board member, Edlin Del Valle!
05/18/2026

Congratulations to our board member, Edlin Del Valle!

Congratulations to Edlin Del Valle on being named the District Office Support Staff Employee of the Year!

Edlin’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting our schools, staff, and students make a positive impact each day. We are grateful for all she does for the School District of Newberry County and proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Parents as Teachers is a great program! Newberry First Steps is proud to be an affiliate, providing the program in part...
05/16/2026

Parents as Teachers is a great program! Newberry First Steps is proud to be an affiliate, providing the program in partnership with the Newberry Family Literacy Program.

South Carolina First Steps is releasing the results of a landmark five-year independent evaluation of its Parents as Teachers home visiting program conducted by Child Trends in partnership with the

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, bonus moms, aunts, sisters, caregivers, mentors, and wom...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, bonus moms, aunts, sisters, caregivers, mentors, and women who nurture, guide, and love so deeply every day.
Thank you for all you do — today and every day. 🌷

Final hours of Midlands Gives Day! Help us finish strong! Your support ensures that children in Newberry County have acc...
05/06/2026

Final hours of Midlands Gives Day!
Help us finish strong! Your support ensures that children in Newberry County have access to the resources they need to succeed—from early literacy programs to parenting support and community partnerships.
Let’s make every moment count.

Give before midnight: https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/NewberryFirstSteps

Building connections, one event at a time!From our Family Book Brunch to community outreach events and school readiness ...
05/06/2026

Building connections, one event at a time!
From our Family Book Brunch to community outreach events and school readiness activities, we bring families together and connect them with valuable resources.

These moments matter—and they’re made possible by YOU.

Join us in making an impact: https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/NewberryFirstSteps

Reading + walking = a perfect combination!Our StoryWalk® brings books to life in our community—encouraging families to r...
05/05/2026

Reading + walking = a perfect combination!

Our StoryWalk® brings books to life in our community—encouraging families to read, move, and learn together.
Because of donors like you, we can continue creating fun, engaging literacy experiences for children of all ages.

Support early literacy today:
https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/NewberryFirstSteps

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709 Kendall Road
Newberry, SC
29108

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+18033211073

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