Make a Difference with SCYAP in 2025
There is still a need for thousands of foster homes across South Carolina.
What We Do
South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) is a leading provider of foster care and community-based services in South Carolina. Since 1990, we have helped children and families facing difficult life challenges.
We offer a wide range of youth and family support programs, focusing on safety, stability, and long-term success. Our services are built around creativity, flexibility, and putting each family’s needs first.
While foster care remains our largest program, we also provide community-based and in-home support services to help families thrive without removing children from their homes.
Who We Serve
SCYAP supports children, teens, and families across South Carolina. We serve:
Boys and girls of all ages
Children from birth to age 21
Families of all backgrounds
We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or the severity of a child’s needs.
Our programs focus on at-risk and special needs youth. These may be children with emotional, behavioral, mental health, or medical challenges who need:
Therapeutic foster care
Community-based programs
In-home family support services
Every child and family is unique—and our goal is to provide the right support at the right time to help them succeed.
How You Can Help:
Did You Know SCYAP Hosts Monthly Foster Parent Info Sessions?
Join our Foster Parent Information Session on the 1st Thursday of every month to meet with our dedicated team and explore how you can get involved.
✔ No obligation
✔ Ask questions in a supportive environment
✔ Learn about both Traditional and Therapeutic Foster Care
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When a child faces tough times, the right support can make all the difference. That’s where the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) comes in. As a private nonprofit organization, SCYAP is dedicated to helping children and families all across South Carolina. With a heart for service and a mission focused on hope, SCYAP provides life-changing programs that help young people and families to heal, grow, and succeed.
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Every April, communities across the United States observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, and to promote strategies for keeping children safe. This month serves as a crucial reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and nurture all children – especially those in the foster care system who have already experienced trauma.
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