National Youth Advocate Program in South Carolina
Since 2011, the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) has provided essential individual and family services throughout South Carolina. With offices serving the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate, we maintain a strong statewide presence that ensures local support for the children, youth, and families we serve.
Services We Provide in South Carolina
We deliver specialized programs to support the needs of children, youth, and families throughout the state:
Family Resource Connection and Preservation Services (FRCPS) – Delivering short-term, family-focused services that strengthen parenting skills and overall family functioning
School-Based Counseling (START) – Ensuring students have flexible, consistent access to the behavioral health support they need
Foster Care – Providing safe, nurturing environments for children and youth who need temporary care
Behavioral Health Services – Strengthening safety, stability, and well-being for individuals and families through professional counseling and support
Why Choose NYAP’s Services in South Carolina?
For more than a decade, NYAP has been a part of communities across South Carolina, working alongside children, youth, and families to provide the support they need for success. With offices serving the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate, help is always close to home.
Our compassionate, trauma-forward team partners with children, youth, families, foster parents, and local schools to create supportive spaces. Whether you’re looking for services for your family or hoping to become a NYAP foster parent, we’re here to guide, support, and walk with you every step of the way.
Office Locations
Serving all of South Carolina
Columbia
200 Outlet Pointe Blvd
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 205-1694
Greenville
150 Milestone Way
Suite B
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 603-1185
North Charleston
4055 Faber Place
Suite 300
N. Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 641-7942
Foster Care in South Carolina
Foster care in South Carolina combines evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to help children and youth heal and thrive. We work closely with primary, kinship, and foster families as part of each child and youth’s care team, addressing their developmental, social, emotional, and cultural needs.
Our foster parents grow their skills through comprehensive training and ongoing support. We help them create safe and nurturing foster homes, understand the effects of trauma, and feel confident in supporting each child and youth’s unique journey.
Behavioral Health Services in South Carolina
Our South Carolina team understands that behavioral health challenges affect individuals and families differently. Our team of licensed clinicians and mental health professionals works collaboratively with those we serve to develop personalized treatment plans that address unique needs and circumstances. We focus on providing the right tools and evidence-based solutions that work best for each person we serve.
