Reunification after foster care is a significant milestone for families. This is more than a time of celebration. It’s the beginning of a new journey toward a nurturing and supportive…
7 Ways to Support Your Child’s Education
Education is the cornerstone of childhood development, shaping skills, knowledge and paths to success. As a parent or guardian, you play a vital role in your child’s academic journey, and…
Home Sweet Home: How Parents and Caregivers Can Prevent Runaway Youth
How can adults help today’s youth not only succeed…but thrive? At Carolina Youth Development Center, we seek answers to this question each day. For more than 200 years, our staff…
The Importance of Inclusive Foster Care for LGBT+ Youth
At Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC), we dedicate ourselves to providing a safe, nurturing and nondiscriminatory environment for all youth to thrive. Inclusive foster care is not only about acceptance;…
Empowering Youth for Successful Transitions: The Role of Transitional Housing and Community
Navigating the transition from the housing system or foster care to adulthood can be a challenging journey for youth. However, with support systems in place, young individuals can find the…
How Community-Based Programs Nurture Mental Health
Like a flower in a garden, we each have certain similar yet unique needs that must be met for us to bloom. In stable homes, our parents and guardians often…
The Strengthening Families Program: Building Stronger Families Together
At Carolina Youth Development Center, we firmly believe that stronger families build stronger communities. We are committed to providing parents, guardians, and the children they love with the tools for…
What is the Teaching-Family Model?
We understand the importance of strong families. Our team holds the fundamental belief that children and families belong together, and we are committed to providing services that educate, preserve, support,…
Representative Nancy Mace Visits CYDC Campus
Rep. Mace read to Freedom School students, met with youth and staff Charleston, S.C. – Youth attending Freedom School, hosted at Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) and in partnership with…
SC L.Y.G.H.T. Coordinator Juliette Martinez Joins Carolina Youth Development Center
New Grief Support Program Supports Youth in Foster Care NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — In close collaboration with Dougy Center, Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has become home to South Carolina’s…