South Carolina

If you live in South Carolina or are moving to South Carolina and need access to genetics services, please see below for useful resources.

State Newborn Screening Resources

General Information on Newborn Screening

Provides an overview of the newborn screening program in the state and connect families with resources related to the newborn screening process

First Sound: Newborn Hearing Program

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program screens and provides treatment for infants diagnosed with a hearing condition and support for families

List of Newborn Screening Conditions Screened in South Carolina

Currently screens for 54 conditions in the following categories: amino acids, endocrine, fatty acid oxidation, hemoglobin, organic acid, and other disorders/conditions

General Public Health Resources

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

A federally funded program to provide low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five with supplemental nutrition

Special Formula Program

Nutritional formula provided to children and youth under the age of 18 with selected medical conditions and who meet certain eligibility requirements

BabyNet

Early intervention program for infants and toddlers with development delays

Public Health Laboratory

Public health laboratory that consists of providing lab support for public health programs in the state.

Medicaid: Healthy Connections

Provides medical coverage for individuals who meet certain requirements such as having a disability, income, etc.

Medicaid: TEFRA

Medical benefits for children and youth under the age of 18 with a disability and meet certain requirements

Family Organizations

Family Connection

Provide resources and connection to services for families with children with special healthcare needs