The South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) is South Carolina’s premier provider of foster care and community-based services. We are a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 child-placing and family-serving organization. SCYAP has served children and families in South Carolina since 1990.

SCYAP programs promote individualized treatment, flexible programming, case and cause advocacy, community-based services, and a positive approach to treating children and working with families. We have a comprehensive array of programs and services to children and families dealing with serious emotional, behavioral, psychological and/or development issues.

Humanitarian

Non Profit

Rehabilitation

South Carolina Youth Advocate Program

Lex Cole

Tracy Proveaux

James McClaney

Jacqueline True

Audera Clark

Albert Thomas

Shayla T. Stewart Lmsw, Mpa

Lakiesha Smith

Jameka Hemming Lmsw

Chelsea Allen Lmsw

Caroline Brown

Shelby Etheridge Lisw-Cp

Lisw-Cp Kimberly Hultin-Amidei

Jessica Moore

Angelica Means

The Mental Health and Advocacy Team at South Carolina Youth Advocate Program provides comprehensive mental health services and advocacy for children and families. This team includes specialists such as Psychiatric Specialists, Therapists, and Advocates who offer individualized treatment plans, flexible programs, and community-based services to address serious emotional, behavioral, and psychological issues. Their goal is to promote positive outcomes by coordinating clinical care, supporting mental health needs, and ensuring effective case and cause advocacy.

Mental Health and Advocacy Team

Mental Health and Advocacy Team

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