YSD1 Parenting Partnerships
October 2026
Welcome Families!
We’re so glad you’re here! This monthly newsletter is created especially for families involved in Parenting Partnerships and those with young children in the YSD1 school attendance zones. Each issue is packed with fun activities, helpful tips, and community events designed to help you stay connected with your child(ren), your schools, and your neighborhood.
We hope you enjoy reading and find inspiration to stay actively engaged every step of the way!
Have questions or want to learn more?
Contact Parenting Partnerships at 803-684-1504 or visit us online.
Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick
Germs are not for Sharing is about children learning how to avoid sharing germs among each other. There are many ways to avoid germs such as not kissing when being sick, washing hands when necessary, and throwing out food if it has fallen on the floor. The book teaches children necessary skills of avoiding germs and staying healthy.
To view a video read aloud, please click below:
Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi
Hands Are Not for Hitting is a story about activities that children can do instead of hitting. It teaches children how to correctly use their hands instead of hitting. This book is very good for teaching toddlers.
To view a video read aloud, please click below:
We Play
Have children 5 and under in your home? Want somewhere inside and safe for them to play and socialize? Are you wanting some parenting support and socialization with other local parents? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join us for We Play! They will take place on specified dates at our location: 37 Pinckney St. York, SC 29745 (entrance closet to the playground).
September Date:
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (12:00pm-1:30pm)
Early Connections Mobile Classroom Bus Events
Our Early Connections Preschool Mobile Classroom Bus is a mobile play area that encourages learning through play for young children (7 and under). Come and play with us at our various locations throughout York School District One attendance zones! Parents/Grandparents/Caregivers and their littles ones are all invited to drop in and play. Hearing and vision screenings are also available for your littles. Let's play to learn and learn to play together!
September Dates for our Early Connections Bus:
- Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9am-11am, Bush N Vine
The Parenting Partnerships & Family Resource Center is proud to serve as a hub of support for families across York School District One. In addition to early childhood resources, we offer direct services and information for parents and caregivers of all ages.
Our family resource center houses:
Parenting Partnerships
Support for families with children under 5.
📞 Call 803-684-1504
🌐 Parenting PartnershipsTri-District Adult Education
GED, ESL, and other classes/assessments.
📞 Call 803-818-8440
🌐 Adult EducationYork Head Start
Enrolling children ages 3–4 now!
📞 Call 803-684-2093
🌐 Carolina Community ActionsAffinity Health Clinic
Primary care for local patients.
✅ York Middle School: Mondays & Tuesdays
📞 Call 803-909-6363
🌐 Affinity Health Center – YorkAdditional Resources at Our Center
✅ Adult Education programs
✅ Free educational materials & learning games
✅ Books for checkout (up to 2 weeks)
✅ Free used books from ELP & community donations
📞 Contact us at 803-684-1504 for more info or to learn how we can support your family!
Children's Trust of South Carolina
Children’s Trust of South Carolina is the statewide organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
United Way of York County
Our mission is to help 3,000 York County families achieve financial stability by 2030. We want to help local families who struggle to live above the poverty line gain financial independence.
Tender Hearts
We serve men, women and children, providing them with a safe environment, detox referral, recovery and transformational programs, job training and mentorship.
All On Board Coalition
Committed to saving lives by increasing community drug and alcohol awareness, educating students, providing support to parents, and partnering with local community agencies to prevent youth drug and alcohol use in York County.
NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
We work with those in need, those who are underprivileged, and those who are underserved and often isolated. We aim to rebuild hope and recovery for those who have a mental health diagnosis.
PATH of York, SC
PATH, Inc. exists for the purpose of helping or ministering to those in need: finding temporary aid in times of crisis, guiding those in need to appropriate social agencies, receiving contributions to support the corporation.
Early Learning Partnership of York County
ELP is working to ensure that young children in York County are ready to learn in school and in life. By mobilizing people, leveraging resources, and empowering social, emotional, and early literacy programs, ELP is preparing children, birth to age five, for school success.
SC First Steps
York County First Steps
York County 4-H
Membership is offered to all youth, ages 5-18, on an age-appropriate basis. There are various clubs, workshops, camps as well as other ways to be involved in 4-H. To find out more about what 4-H has to offer, contact or visit your local 4-H webpage.
First 5 South Carolina
Get the support your child needs from birth through age give. Check your eligibility for over 40 programs for young children and apply online.
SCParents
Info, Support and help for parents and families in South Carolina. Your online resource for getting help with parenting in South Carolina.