Programs & Services

  • ParentSMART Programs

    ParentSMART English & Spanish Flyers - Parent Education Partnership

    ParentSMART English & Spanish Flyers - Family Literacy Partnership


    A certified family educator visits and provides ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ to parents in their role as the child’s first teacher.

    • Child development information
    • Parenting tips
    • Suggestions and activities for the parents and child(ren)
    • Developmental screenings
    • Bilingual educators available

    ParentSMART & Me
    Monthly parent-child activities for parents and their children ages two to five years. Designed to motivate play and positive interactions between parent and child. This group offers developmentally appropriate activities free of charge.

    • Arts and crafts
    • Story time
    • Music, dance and movement
    • Nutritional snacks

    Teen Parent Program
    A certified parent educator visits monthly and provides ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ to teen parents in their role as the child’s first teacher.

    • Child development information
    • Parenting tips
    • Suggestions and activities for the parents and child
    • Developmental screenings

    Monthly Teen Group Meetings (offered for teen parents that attend Northwestern, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ Hill, and South Pointe High Schools)

    • Meetings strengthen parenting skills through information and discussion of relevant topics.
    • Assistance with ABC voucher for students enrolled in the Family Literacy program

    Parent Discussion Groups
    Strengthen parenting skills through information and discussion on topics of interest.

    • Childcare is available upon request.

    ParentSMART - Family Literacy Partnership
    Parents and children come together to learn in a family-friendly environment "Where Parents are at the Heart of Education.”

    • Adult Literacy - GED Preparation & ESL Classes
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Parent Education
    • Parent and Child Interactive Literacy Activities

    Parents can earn their GED and/or learn English while gaining ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ in reaching family and career goals. Participants learn how to prepare their children for school success, increase their knowledge and confidence regarding child development and benefit from a variety of family enrichment activities.

    Sylvia Circle Family Learning Center - Partner Services

    One-Stop Shop for families includes on-site ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ agencies, information, assistance and referrals to families with specific needs. Services are available in both English and Spanish.

    • Support network for families with children with special needs
    • Monday – Friday, call for an appointment
    • Phone 803.995.3312, Fax 803.981.1906

    • Parent resource information, children’s books, videos and more are available.

    • Preschool Story Time
    • Library cards can be made
    • Brochures for upcoming library events provided
    • Call 803.981.1557 for dates and times

    • Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Phone 803.981.5780, Fax 803.981.5784