Miscellaneous Events
DCAC offers 3 different Kids Care Programs year round. Our Kids Care Programs assist DCAC families in providing essential items for the children receiving services at our center. These programs are an important service offered by DCAC because many of the caregivers utilizing DCAC services have taken in a relative or family member unexpectedly to help avoid a child(ren) from entering the foster care system. Often times caregivers do not receive any financial or additional support for taking loved ones into their home. DCAC counts on donations from local churches, individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations to run each of these programs. In addition to items, we also accept gift cards and monetary donations which are used to purchase items for our families in need.
Kid’s Closet
All Year Long
As a way to further help our families, we collect hygiene products all year round to distribute to clients that may have difficulty getting them otherwise.
Needs include but are not limited to: shampoo and conditioner (for all types), brushes, deodorant, soap, body wash, lotion, wash clothes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, diapers, feminine products, and floss.
If you are an individual, business, or organization interested in setting up a Donation Drive to benefit DCAC, please contact Alexis & Aaronette at aaikens@dorchestercac.org & atalton@dorchestercac.org or 843-875-1551.
Any gift cards or monetary donations to support one of our Kids Care Programs can be made online on our donations page or mailed to:
Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center
303 E. Richardson Ave.
Summerville, SC 2948
Please be sure to specify which program you would like to support.
**Are you shopping on Amazon for your donations? Shop through our Amazon Smile and a portion of your purchase will be donated to our cause!**
DCAC offers 3 different Kids Care Programs year round. Our Kids Care Programs assist DCAC families in providing essential items for the children receiving services at our center. These programs are an important service offered by DCAC because many of the caregivers utilizing DCAC services have taken in a relative or family member unexpectedly to help avoid a child(ren) from entering the foster care system. Often times caregivers do not receive any financial or additional support for taking loved ones into their home. DCAC counts on donations from local churches, individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations to run each of these programs. In addition to items, we also accept gift cards and monetary donations which are used to purchase items for our families in need.
Kid’s Jacket Closet
From October through February
We give out new coats to children of all sizes and genders that do not have one or need a replacement to help them keep warm throughout winter months.
Needs include but are not limited to: We need new coats of all sizes from newborn to 17 years old for both boys and girls. We also appreciate donations of hats, scarves and gloves to help fight the cold winter months.
If you are an individual, business, or organization interested in setting up a Donation Drive to benefit DCAC, please contact Alexis & Presley at aaikens@dorchestercac.org & pshirley@dorchestercac.org or 843-875-1551.
Any gift cards or monetary donations to support one of our Kids Care Programs can be made online on our donations page or mailed to:
Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center
303 E. Richardson Ave.
Summerville, SC 2948
Please be sure to specify which program you would like to support.
**Are you shopping on Amazon for your donations? Shop through our Amazon Smile and a portion of your purchase will be donated to our cause!**
Please join us for a tour of the Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center to find out what we do and why we do it. As a thank you, lunch will be provided.
Community Awareness Luncheons are held typically once a month and are open to the public. Bring a friend or co-worker!
Due to limited seating, we do require you to RSVP at least one week prior so that we can prepare accordingly. Please fill out the form below to RSVP for this day. Thank you!
A peer support group for adolescents, designed to foster self-esteem, maintain authentic connections with peers and adult women in the community. Provided to girls 11-17 years of age. Sessions are weekly with open enrollment.
A peer support group for adolescents, designed to foster self-esteem, maintain authentic connections with peers and adult women in the community. Provided to girls 11-17 years of age. Sessions are weekly with open enrollment.
This is a closed conference for our MDT members.
The Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center will be at the Summerville Farmer’s Market on July 20th, August 10th, September 28th, October 12th, and November 9th. During the July and August days, we will collect school supplies for the Kids School Closet program. During November 9th we will collect toys for Operation ELF.
Browse fresh local produce, meats, seafood, baked goods and more! The market is located in the First Citizens Bank parking lot behind Town Hall at 200 South Main Street, Summerville. While you’re shopping, enjoy live music in the Market Café from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy free parking in the town hall parking garage.
A peer support group for adolescents, designed to foster self-esteem, maintain authentic connections with peers and adult women in the community. Provided to girls 11-17 years of age. Sessions are weekly with open enrollment.
A peer support group for adolescents, designed to foster self-esteem, maintain authentic connections with peers and adult women in the community. Provided to girls 11-17 years of age. Sessions are weekly with open enrollment.
A peer support group for adolescents, designed to foster self-esteem, maintain authentic connections with peers and adult women in the community. Provided to girls 11-17 years of age. Sessions are weekly with open enrollment.