| May 15, 2008 - The Federation of Families of South Carolina is now participating in an ongoing fundraiser called “Phones for Good.” “Phones For Good“ is an online retailer of cellular phones dedicated to raising money for nonprofit organizations. Click Here to find out more, or visit our Donations section. |
May 13, 2008 - Information for "An Evening with LeDerick Horne" has been added in our Youth section under the Youth Calender. |
| May 8, 2008 - Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day - A photo gallery from Children's Mental Health Awareness Day at the South Carolina Statehouse is now available in the Photo Galleries section which can be found under the Information tab. |
Special Update - The YCIA (Youth Council In Action) is having a fundraiser in association with the 2008 Children's Mental Health Week. For a donation of $5.00 or more you will receive a Green Ribbon Lapel Pin or a Green "Children's Mental Health Matters" Cause Bracelet. For more information please contact the Federation office through email at info@fedfamsc.org or call us at 803-779-0402 (in Columbia) or Toll-Free at 1-866-779-0402 (outside of Columbia). |
| April 1, 2008 - The Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver project, begins today. South Carolina has begun a project for families to be offered Home and Community Service Options to avoid out of home placement for children with severe emotional disturbances. Children, ages 4-19 whose legal residence is in Richland, Lexington or Fairfield counties, and who meet the criteria for requiring a level of treatment which may qualify them for out of home placement, may also now qualify to receive services under the Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver project. This Medicaid project is not based on family income but on the needs of the child. To learn more about Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver project click here to view our Home & Community Waiver section or contact the Federation of Families of South Carolina. |
| February 15, 2008 - The Centers for Disease Control published an article in the February 15, 2008 Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report describes an activity called "the choking game," which has led to the death of at least 82 children and adolescents since 1995. Researchers from CDC´s Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention analyzed media reports of deaths of children and adolescents from the choking game. Highlights from their findings address some common questions about this public health threat. To find out more information about "the choking game" and read the MMWR report click here or visit the CDC's website at http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/research/choking_game.htm |
