Charleston Orphan House, Inc. d/b/a Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) is seeking Proposals for a prime vendor to provide food products to be served as part of its food services program.
LIVE 5 News: SC bill considered to create transitional foster care resources
The article below ran on Live 5 News on January 27, 2021. By Alexis Simmons| January 27, 2021 at 3:08 PM EST – Updated January 27 at 7:23 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would create foster care resources for children transitioning into adulthood from age 18 to 21. On…
Carolina Youth Development Center still serving Lowcountry families after 230 years
The below article was printed by the Post and Courier on January 2, 2021. By Rickey Ciapha Dennis Jr. rdennis@postandcourier.com Jan 2, 2021 NORTH CHARLESTON — South Carolina’s oldest nonprofit continues to meet the needs of Charleston area families centuries after its founding, even amid a pandemic that has impacted the organization’s funding. This year marks…
SC Ports Supports CYDC
This week Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) was awarded a $1,000 grant from the South Carolina Ports Authority as a part of their Community Giving Program. CYDC was one of 55 grantees across South Carolina with the total of grants awarded equalling $61,000. CYDC is thankful for our amazing community partners at the SC Ports…
Carolina Youth Development Center Celebrates 230 Years Serving Children and Families
For more than two centuries Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC), has been serving children and families in need by providing a safe environment, educational support, and career readiness, in collaboration with families and community partners. For 230 years, the organization has worked to ensure all children have loving and stable families and a nurturing community…
Carolina Youth Development Center Commits to Preventing Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) was recently chosen by My Life My Choice to receive free consultation and training in the My Life My Choice Prevention Solution Model, aimed at preventing commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) among adolescent girls.
230 Years of Capacity Building, Community Engagement, and Sustainability
For 230 years, Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has been a pioneer in the field of child welfare. Founded as the Charleston Orphan House in 1790, it was home to the state’s first kindergarten program. Through strong community engagement, creative capacity building, and innovative sustainability practices, South Carolina’s oldest continuously operating non-profit is a leader…
SC House of Representatives Recognizes CYDC 230 Year Anniversary
The South Carolina House of Representatives recognized Carolina Youth Development Center’s (CYDC) 230 year anniversary by approving H. 5563. The resolution, introduced by Representative Marvin Pendarvis (D) and Representative Sylleste Davis (R), commemorates the organization’s anniversary which takes place on October 18, 2020. “CYDC has been a strong presence in the Charleston community, serving our…
Freestyle Academy Provides Summer Fun Through Reading
Over the last 16 years, Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC), has partnered with The Children’s Defense Fund to offer the summer Freedom Schools® program on its North Charleston campus. The program is focused on providing enrichment for students through a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components: High-quality academic enrichment; Parent…