Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) recently received re-accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), one of the main accrediting bodies for health and human service providers. While CYDC has maintained…
CYDC Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) is joining child welfare advocates from around the country this month to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Advocates, elected officials, practitioners and families along with…
Strengthening Families Program
“There was a time when I just needed help. I didn’t know where to turn. My daughter was having a real hard time and I was helping take care of…
RFP – Prime Food Vendor
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…