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Summer Camp Scholarship Application
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS STARTING MARCH 1, 2026, AND ONGOING BASED ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY.
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HALOS Families may request scholarships of up to $350/kinship child for summer camps and other summer learning opportunities verified by HALOS staff.
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Scholarships are limited to kinship children aged 5-15, not biological children.
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You must complete a separate application for each eligible kinship child.
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Scholarships are not guaranteed and are based on funding availability.
Back to School Application
APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN JUNE 1,
AND ARE DUE BY JUNE 30!
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Registered kinship children in grades K-12 will receive a new bookbag & a clothing store gift card.
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HALOS is not providing school supplies. Each family will receive a list of community resources for free school supplies.​
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To register, click the button below. If you have multiple children, you must complete a separate form for each child!
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Note: Walmart gift cards are not allowed.
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Once you have completed the form, double-check that you click submit. You will receive a confirmation email for each application submitted.
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Can't complete the form online? Call 843-330-8503 for assistance.
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APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 30!
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Back to School Drive Pick-Up Week: July 26 - July 31, 2026 (more information to come)
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Please Note: Due to high demand and limited resources, HALOS cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled. This service is operated on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis.
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If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call HALOS at 843-330-8503.
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June 2 @ 10:30 AM (In-Person)
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Ontranto Road Library​
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June 4 @ 7:00 PM (Virtual)
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Zoom​
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June 6 @ 10:30 AM (In-Person)
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Hanahan Library
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June 16 @ 10:30 AM (Virtual)
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Zoom​​​
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June 18 @ 10:30 AM (In-Person)
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Ashley River Branch
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You must RSVP by calling or texting (843) 330-8503 for all support group meetings.
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Support group meetings run for 1 hour for all kinship caregivers.​
UPCOMING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS​​​
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Legal Rights: General Custody Guidelines
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Date: June 8, 2026
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Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Location: Hanahan Library
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Discussion Topic: To provide a clear, practical overview of child custody and visitation basics—helping you understand common legal terms, typical court considerations, and key steps in the custody process so you can better navigate next steps and know when to seek legal help. The facilitator will speak in general terms about custody guidelines for educational purposes and will not provide individual legal advice.
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Navigating Household Expenses and Building a Legacy
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Date: June 22, 2026
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Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Keith Sumney Library
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Discussion Topic: Learning to identify and prioritize essential vs. non-essential household expenses to optimize a limited budget.
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Develop a realistic "starter" emergency fund strategy tailored to fixed or varying incomes.
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Understand how to access local resources and subsidies to offset expenses.
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You must RSVP by calling or texting (843) 304-0690.​​
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