Nearly 4,800 children await foster homes in South Carolina.

A shortage of foster families decreases a child’s ability to remain in their community. This often delays permanence for children.

The South Carolina Youth Advocate Program is a private not for profit organization. SCYAP helps children with emotional and behavioral problems, most have been physically abused, severely neglected, and many have physical, mental or developmental challenges.

SCYAP provides support to foster families through 24-hour crisis response, guidance and support from foster care professionals. To learn more, visit https://www.scyap.com/ .