by Krista Norris | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Children’s mental health is just as important as their physical health – but too often, it’s the area that gets overlooked. Between academic pressures, social challenges, and personal struggles, many students face emotional and mental health concerns that impact...
by Krista Norris | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many people believe that being a foster parent requires you to stay home full-time – but that’s simply not true. Every day, countless foster parents successfully balance their careers, families, and the meaningful responsibility of caring for children in need....
by Krista Norris | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every year, thousands of young people across the United States “age out” of foster care. This means they reach adulthood – usually at age 18 or 21, depending on the state – and leave the foster care system without being connected to a permanent...
by Krista Norris | Aug 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
In South Carolina and across the nation, some families carry a very special tradition – the tradition of fostering. These generational foster parents have passed down their passion for helping children from one generation to the next, creating a lasting legacy...
by Krista Norris | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mental health is just as important as physical health. At the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), we provide professional mental health services to help children, teens, and families facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Our goal...
by Krista Norris | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions we hear is:”Can I afford to be a foster parent?” This is a very real and honest concern – and the good news is: you don’t have to do it alone. When you open your home to a child in foster care, you are not expected to...
