You Are Not Alone
If you’re a grandparent, relative, or close family friend caring for someone else’s child in the Midlands or Pee Dee regions of South Carolina, Epworth’s Kinship Navigator Program is here for you.
We offer free, personalized support to help you provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home.
How We Help
- One-on-one case management
- Guidance on legal and financial aid
- Access to diapers, food, clothing, and household essentials
- Caregiver training and peer support groups
- Free document services (notary, copying, scanning)
- Referrals to local programs and agencies
You stepped up for a child. We’re here to step up for you.
Kinship Support
Midlands & Pee Dee
Contact Epworth’s Kinship Helpline: 1-888-561-2932
Email: kincare@epworthsc.org
Resource Centers:
Columbia
1154 Sunnyside Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
Hartsville
146 Cargill Way, Suite C
Hartsville, SC 29550
Getting Started
Step 1: Call Our Kinship Helpline
A Kinship Family Advocate will listen to your situation, answer your questions, and help determine next steps.
Helpline Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Phone: 1-888-561-2932
Step 2: Visit An Epworth Kinship Resource Center
Meet with a Family Advocate at an Epworth Kinship Resource Center. We’ll help you:
- Apply for financial assistance (e.g., TANF)
- Navigate legal guardianship processes
- Access items from our no-cost resource closet
- Notarize, copy, or scan documents
- Create a plan tailored to your family’s needs
Find Local Support
Use our Kinship Resource Locator Tool to get a county-specific list of services based on your answers to a few short questions.
Questions?
Call or text: 888-561-2932
Email: kincare@epworthsc.org
Caregiver Support Groups
Support groups are available across the state. Let your Family Advocate know if you’re interested in joining one near you.
About the Kinship Navigator Program
Epworth uses the evidenced-based Foster Kinship Navigator Model designed to help all kinship families — whether formal, informal, transitioning, or adoptive.
The program focuses on:
- Legal stability
- Financial resources
- Parenting support and education
- Emotional well-being for caregivers
All services are free and available to caregivers in the Midlands and Pee Dee regions.
