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ABC Child Care Program (Advocates for Better Care)
(Separate Website)
Advocates for Better Care (ABC) is the statewide system designed by South Carolina to administer the child care program funded by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). South Carolina parents who meet established income guidelines may be eligible for assistance with the cost of their weekly child care. Income eligible parents must be working, in school, or in a training program.
By: SC Department of Social Services
Child Abuse and Neglect Handbook
(Separate Website)
Guide to what parents should know if they are investigated for child abuse or child neglect. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Child and Dependent Care Credit
(Separate Website)
If you paid someone to care for a child or a dependent so you could work, you may be able to reduce your tax by claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses on your federal income tax return, according to the IRS.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Child Care and Farm Families
(Separate Website)
Farming is the only business in which children live and play at the work site. Frequently they are exposed to hazardous machinery, chemicals, and other unsafe situations.
By: Farm Safety Just for Kids
Child Care Licensing and Regulatory Services
(Separate Website)
By: SC Department of Social Services
Child Care Resources from the Employment & Training Administration
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information about child care, including links to: (1) Guide to Child Care, (2) National Network for Child Care, (3) Child Care Online, (4) A Child Care Primer for Parents, (5) NaniNet, (6) I Love My Nanny, (7) Child Care Aware, (8) Child Care Articles, and (9) Child Care Experts.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Children and the Law
(Separate Website)
No relationship is more important than the one between a parent and a child. Many laws affect this relationship, including laws about the duties of parents to their children, how fatherhood is proven, and many more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Children's Law: List of Online Publications
(Separate Website)
Long list of online resources offered by various organizations for topics within Children's Law, directed at the layperson as well as attorneys and judicial officials. Most resources are in PDF format and may load slowly.
By: USC Children's Law Office
Children's Law: List of Written Resources
(Separate Website)
South Carolina residents may order publications on line (excluding manuals). Out of state practitioners may call 803.777.1646 for price information. A link to the online order form appears at the end of the resource list.
By: USC Children's Law Office
Cyber Safety (The NetSmartz Workshop)
(Separate Website)
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. NetSmartz combines the newest technologies available and the most current information to create high-impact educational activities that are well received by even the most tech-savvy kids. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the dangers children may face online. NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
By: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(Separate Website)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.
FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. This web page contains information and links to: (1) laws and regulations, (2) facts sheets, (3) compliance guides for employers, (4) answers to common questions about the FMLA, and much more.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Frequently Asked Tax Questions About the Child Care Credit
(Separate Website)
This web page answers common questions about tax credits that you can claim on your tax filings relating to child care expenses.
By: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury
JustChildren Parents' Manual
(Separate Website)
This handbook is designed to give parents a general understanding of their children's rights to receive financial assistance, medical assistance, and educational services. The handbook also explains a child's rights in relation to disciplinary actions at school, encounters with the police, and confinement in detention facilities.
By: American Bar Association
Parenting Resources for the 21st Century
(Separate Website)
A resource that links parents and other adults responsible for the care of a child with information on issues covering the full spectrum of parenting. This site strives to help families meet the formidable challenges of raising a child today by addressing topics that include youth violence, child care, home schooling, and safety info for kids.
By: FirstGov
Pro Se Clinics Columbia
By: South Carolina Legal Services- Columbia
Safe Play Areas for Children on the Farm
(Separate Website)
Children are at risk! The farm is an inherently dangerous place for children if adults do not provide a safe place for young curious minds to explore and learn about the benefits of farm living.
By: Farm Safety Just for Kids
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