Get Involved!

First Steps' greatest success has been involving the community in developing solutions to their own problems. It is essential that all spectrums of the community -- parents, grandparents, the faith community, businesses, child care providers, non-profits, local agencies, government leaders -- are at the table to talk about these important issues.

Here's how you can get involved

• Volunteer for young children in your community
• Contact your local First Steps partnership to find out about volunteer opportunities
• Find out how your faith community, civic group, or company can be involved in First Steps
• Visit or write your legislator to tell them about the importance of early childhood development and to support programs for young children, like First Steps
• Recruit others to volunteer to help a young child's early development

Contact the Aiken County Office of First Steps:

Aiken County First Steps
Physical: 1 Willis Circle Graniteville, SC 29829
Mailing: P.O. Box 2091 Aiken, SC 29802

Phone: 803-663-5604 or 803-663-5607
Fax: 803-663-0069

ACFS Board Chair:
Mr. James Holt
james.holt@dss.sc.gov

Executive Director:
Ms. Marcia L. Nash, M.Ed.
aiken1stepsed@bellsouth.net or marcianash@scfirststeps.org

Healthcare Coordinator:
Ms. Karen Abraham
krnpringle@yahoo.com

Parent Educator:
Ms. Denise Sherrard
bucklejesus@aim.com

Fatherhood Coordinator:
Mr. Matt Sherrard
sherrardmatt@yahoo.com

Administrative Assistant:
Ms. Sandra Blocker
ahneu@yahoo.com