The Children's Attention Home is a non-profit 24-hour emergency shelter and long term facility for children who have been removed from their homes for abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. The three buildings are licensed by the South Carolina Department of Social Services and together can serve up to 42 children. Originally, the home opened its doors in 1970 and has served victimized children from across the state of South Carolina. The home continues to serve children from all counties in South Carolina.
Children may stay at one of the Home's two emergency shelters for up to 90 days while the Department of Social Services conducts an investigation of the child's home, a Family Court hearing is held, and a treatment plan is presented.
The Home's long-term shelter houses children that have stayed in our emergency shelter and continue to need placement indefinitely or until their cases are resolved. During their stay, the children continue to work on their basic living skills, job skills, and participate in local community sports and clubs.
Every child who comes to the Children's Attention Home is a unique individual who receives special attention for special needs. Often, the only love and kindness some of these children have known will come from being a resident of the home. The staff and volunteers provide a secure environment, which meets both physical and emotional needs of these young victims.
May 25, 2010: Family Trust Golf Tournament
