2025-05-15T14:10:54-04:00 2024-06-30 475156994 MANLEY GARVIN LLC PO BOX 429 GREENWOOD SC 29648 990 2023-07-01 571097819 LANCASTER COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP LANC 8032868000 POST OFFICE BOX 429 GREENWOOD SC 29648 TOMEIKO WRIGHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8032868000 2025-05-14 true true JOSHUA C GARVIN P01361696 8642294951 2025-05-14 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TOMEIKO WRIGHT 3901 CHESTER HWY LANCASTER SC 29720 2491665 false X HTTPS://SCFIRSTSTEPS.ORG/LANCASTER X 1999 SC SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH- QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED. 19 19 2 0 2311584 2491544 0 84 121 0 2311668 2491665 0 0 971764 1130621 0 0 1441417 1331492 2413181 2462113 -101513 29552 281014 380175 275700 345309 5314 34866 X SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH- QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED. false false 1846653 EARLY EDUCATION: EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UNDER, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES RECEIVE WEEKLY HOME VISITS BY EARLY HEAD START STAFF AND TWO GROUP MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY FOR ENROLLED PARENTS AND FAMILIES. 19008 HEALTHY START-FIRST STEPS RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY START IN MAXIMIZING BOTH SCHOOL READINESS AND THE LONG-TERM WELL BEING OF THE STATE'S CHILDREN. THE INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES, THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES FOR- AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF- THE HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE STATE'S YOUNG CHILDREN. 424402 PARENTING SUPPORT: INCREDIBLE YEARS- A SERIES OF GROUP-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEACHERS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL FITNESS AND PREVENT, REDUCE AND TREAT BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN UP TO AGE 12. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORKING PRIMARILY WITH CHILDREN AGES 3-8, AS WELL AS CHILDREN DIRECTLY. DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY- A BOOK GIFTING PROGRAM THAT MAILS FREE, HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL THEY BEGIN SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. 143599 CORE FUNCTIONS SCHOOL TRANSITION-DEVELOPED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS - AND IDENTIFIED AS A PROMISING STATE PRACTICE BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION IN 2005 - COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN IS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PAIRING THE FAMILIES OF HIGH-RISK RISING KINDERGARTNERS WITH THEIR FUTURE TEACHERS DURING THE SUMMER BEFORE SCHOOL ENTRY. 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MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CHAMERE MORE BOARD MEMBER 504000 CHAMERE MORE false VARIOUS BOARD MEMBER 776000 SCHOOL DISTRICT false SCHEDULE L, PART V THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES BENEFIT FROM ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD. BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE THESE RELATIONSHIPS AND TRANSACTIONS AS APPROPRIATE UNDER THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S POLICIES AND AS REQUIRED BY LAW. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP THAT BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT INVOLVED WITH DECISIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONS THEY REPRESENT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP INCURRED EXPENSES OF APPROXIMATELY 858,000 UNDER CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH RELATED PARTIES. THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP HAS CONSUMMATED ARM'S LENGTH TRANSACTIONS WITH LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS WHOSE MAIN PURPOSE IS TO WORK FOR THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE THE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP INCURRED EXPENSES OF APPROXIMATELY 1,280,000 UNDER CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH- QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D CORE FUNCTIONS SCHOOL TRANSITION-DEVELOPED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS - AND IDENTIFIED AS A PROMISING STATE PRACTICE BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION IN 2005 - COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN IS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PAIRING THE FAMILIES OF HIGH-RISK RISING KINDERGARTNERS WITH THEIR FUTURE TEACHERS DURING THE SUMMER BEFORE SCHOOL ENTRY. TEACHERS COMPLETE SIX VISITS WITH EACH FAMILY, CENTERED UPON CLASSROOM AND CONTENT EXPECTATIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON FORM 990 IS BASED PRIMARILY UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES BENEFIT FROM ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD. BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE THESE RELATIONSHIPS AND TRANSACTIONS AS APPROPRIATE UNDER THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S POLICIES AND AS REQUIRED BY LAW. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP THAT BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT INVOLVED WITH DECISIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONS THEY REPRESENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A BUDGET AMOUNTS, INCLUDING COMPENSATION, ARE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. RATHER, INDIVIDUALS WHO PERFORM "EMPLOYEE RELATED" SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE EMPLOYED BY THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THESE AMOUNTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B BUDGET AMOUNTS, INCLUDING COMPENSATION, ARE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. RATHER, INDIVIDUALS WHO PERFORM "EMPLOYEE RELATED" SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE EMPLOYED BY THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THESE AMOUNTS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. 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