May 12, 2022

Building for Our Future Initiative

ABC Quality is excited to expand the Building for Our Future Initiative, by rewarding teachers and staff of child care programs for their continued dedication to professionalism and commitment to providing high quality care to the children of South Carolina. 

Verified teachers and staff of child care programs who are participating with ABC Quality are eligible to receive a $150 bonus for achieving their career ladder placement in the SC Endeavors Registry. PLUS: Career Ladder Bonus applications submitted before September 16, 2022 will receive an additional $50 Early Bird Bonus.

Please click here for the steps to qualify for the bonus.

After completing the 4 steps to qualify, click here for steps and link to apply for the bonus in the DSS provider portal.

If you have questions, please contact Brianna Smith or Tameka Simpson at 803-898-2772 or careerlevel@dss.sc.gov. You can also check out our FAQs.