REFERENCES

📚 References

• SCDSS recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month and reports 3,287 children in care statewide WRHI+1dss.sc.gov+1
  
  

• Severe shortage of foster homes in SC and ongoing recruitment efforts South Carolina Public Radio+1Thornwell Families+1
  
  

• Legislative updates expanding kinship care options and eligibility criteria wmbfnews.comhttps://www.live5news.com
  
  

• Nonprofit “Lily Pad” rooms offer trauma-informed spaces for youth in Horry County scdailygazette.com
  
  

• FY 2025‑26 budget increases scholarships and grants for foster youth che.sc.gov

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