About Us

The Mission of Family Connection of South Carolina:

To strengthen families who have children with developmental delays, disabilities or chronic illnesses through a parent-to-parent network of family-focused support to provide assurance, information, community awareness and enhanced parent/professional relationships.

Family Connection is a support network for families who have children with special needs. Founded in 1990, we're here to help thousands of children in South Carolina reach their potential by providing parent-to-parent connections, linking families to community resources, and sponsoring a number of educational and support programs.

Our programs and services are centered around parent-to-parent networking, a program based in the principle that families with shared experiences are uniquely qualified to help each other. We match parents of children with disabilities with Support Parents who have children with similar conditions. These trained veteran Support Parents are an invaluable source of support and encouragement because they have faced similar challenges and celebrations.

Family Connection of South Carolina is part of a worldwide network of parent-to-parent support programs and is financed through grants, donations and contracts with many private and governmental organizations. Today, there are Family Connection offices in Columbia, Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Aiken, Charleston, Rock Hill, and Florence, with Support Parents in all counties of South Carolina.

South Carolina Resources for Children with Special Health Care Needs
This brochure offers a comprehensive listing of resources specific to South Carolina for children with special needs and their families. If you would like more information or a hard copy of the brochure you may call Family Connection of South Carolina, 1-800-578-8750 or email us at info@familyconnectionsc.org.