The Basics Waccamaw welcomes organizations from across the area to join our movement. We work in close partnership with a diverse and growing coalition of organizations across the region to bring The Basics Principles to families through trusted messengers in the settings where they already spend time – from community health centers to child care centers to family support agencies. Read more about our Strategy here.
Our experienced program team provides organizational partners with training, tools, and coaching to embed support for practicing The Basics Principles into their routine interactions with parents and caregivers.
Our services include:
Training for program staff on The Basics Principles, our Multimedia Community Toolkit and SMS text messaging program, and strengths-based family engagement practices
Implementation coaching. Co-creating implementation plans tailored to organizational and family needs.
Reach Families with SMS Text Messages
Support parents and caregivers with regular information and reminders about applying The Basics Principles. Thanks to our generous supporters, we are making this service available at no cost to Waccamaw area organizations to provide to the families they serve. Contact us to learn more about how to get started.
I do talk about The Basics. I’m always telling (my sisters) I get text message reminders. It’s nice to get a reminder twice a week with a cool fact and a good activity or recommendation. It’s never, “Go out and buy this.” It’s always using staff you have around your house and nature stuff.
Brenda, mom
I don’t know what I would do without text messages. It’s amazing to be reminded about simple things that your kids can really enjoy and learn from which is the most important thing.
Boston, MA
