The Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program was not included in the latest short-term spending measure that funds the federal government through Feb. 8. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which serves 82,000 low-income children in South Carolina, was reauthorized for six years.
MIECHV funds 18,000 home visits each year for 2,800 families across South Carolina. These visits connect parents to essential services, such as early intervention, and help young children get the services they need to thrive. Children’s Trust serves as this state’s federal grantee for the home visiting program.
If you want this important prevention investment to continue, please share your support with Sen. Tim Scott and Sen. Lindsey Graham today.
