by Jennie | Jun 4, 2026
At Spartanburg County First Steps, we believe every child deserves someone in their corner. This year, we’re proud to honor Dr. Jaime Dawson as our 2026 Children’s Champion—a leader who works every day to help children succeed by supporting the educators who guide...
by Jennie | Apr 21, 2026
If you’ve ever wondered what First Steps of Spartanburg actually does—you’re not alone. We often hear that people know we do important work in the community, but aren’t always sure what that looks like day to day. And honestly? That’s on us to explain more clearly. So...
by Jennie | Oct 1, 2025
This week, several of our staff participated in a Poverty Simulation — an interactive experience designed to shed light on the day-to-day challenges faced by families living in poverty. The simulation placed participants in real-life scenarios where they had to...
by Jennie | Jul 2, 2025
Spartanburg Childcare Providers Receive Boost Through Project 100 Spartanburg County is celebrating a major win for families and small business owners with the latest round of Project 100 funding. Five locally owned childcare centers have been awarded a total of...
by Jennie | Jun 16, 2025
https://1steps.org/wp-content/uploads/TFS-4K-Celebration.mp4 On May 28, 2025, The Franklin School’s 4K students rolled into their next big adventure—literally! The Cleveland Academy auditorium came alive with excitement as our littlest learners skated into the room to...
by Jennie | May 27, 2025
We are proud to announce that Stephanie Seay, Assistant Principal at Jesse Boyd Elementary, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Children’s Champion Award presented by Spartanburg County First Steps. Each year, the Children’s Champion Award honors someone who has...
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