Team prepares special dinner party at the center and donates games for the children June 01, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, JLL employees are finding creative ways to support their community partners. For years, Lee Allen, Managing Director, Brokerage, and his team have cultivated a close relationship with the Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC),…
Commentary: Child welfare professionals show up to protect children even during pandemic
*Article originally appeared in the Post and Courier on May 26, 2020. BY BEVERLY HARDIN May 26, 2020 At the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, as everyone was just beginning to grasp the impacts it would have on our daily lives, I stumbled upon an old Fred Rogers quote: “When I was a boy and…
CYDC’s Response to COVID-19
The world is different but OUR PRIORITIES remain the same. For 230 years Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC)’s mission has been helping children and youth in our community reach their full potential. Our team of dedicated and passionate staff use evidence-based teaching methods, personal interactions and model healthy behavior and relationships to help our youth…
Cummins Inc. Awards Carolina Youth Development Center Community Development Grant
Charleston and surrounding communities will now have more access to programs that strengthen families thanks to a Cummins Community Development Grant awarded to Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC). The $55,000 grant will help CYDC to provide additional programs at CYDC’s Family Support Center. The center will provide the larger Charleston and surrounding communities with resources…
CCF: How the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund is helping this group home care for more children amid coronavirus outbreak
On an average week, the Carolina Youth Development Center admits one new child to its group homes in North Charleston and Moncks Corner. Last week, they took in seven.
CYDC wins BECU’s 2019 People Helping People Award
On December 6, BECU announced its 2019 People Helping People Awards which recognized Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) as a Community Benefit Winner.
New Lowcountry home helps former foster kids who age out of system
Click on the link below to get an idea about aging out in foster care and what it means to have a caring adult in your corner! We are honored to be apart of something in the Lowcountry that will change not only individual lives, but generations going forward. Thank you to ABC News 4…
Carolina Youth Development Center Opens New Independent Living Facility
Carolina Youth Development Center Opens New Independent Living Facility CYDC held the Nu House Ribbon Cutting on April 16, 2019 in North Charleston. April 17, 2019 North Charleston, South Carolina- Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) held a Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 16, 2019 at its North Charleston campus for “Nu House“ an…
Actress Catherine Ashmore Bradley Visits CYDC and Donates Proceeds to Children in Need
CHARLESTON, SC- In the midst of a sold out run of ANNIE! at the Charleston Performing Arts Center, actress Catherine Ashmore Bradley (who stars as Annie) visited the Carolina Youth Development Center this week. While at CYDC, Catherine met with local children ranging from ages 7 to 18. She sang songs from ANNIE!, taught them…
CYDC Job openings
Family Engagement Services Coordinator-Region 3 Carolina Youth Development Center, Charleston, SC Job Location SC – Charleston County – Charleston, SC Position Type: Independent Contractor Education Level: 4 Year Degree Position Summary: Carolina Youth Development Center is seeking two dynamic individuals interested in the opportunity to become part of a transformative program as a Family Engagement Services…