The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that supports a statewide infrastructure that reduces barriers and strengthens relationships between fathers and families throughout South Carolina.
A ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, the center:
- Provides leadership, infrastructure and oversight for the statewide fatherhood Initiative
- Promotes father-friendly policies while seeking to change adversarial policies that hinder men from re-engaging with their children
- Provides wide-ranging programming support, evaluation and technical assistance for a well-coordinated initiative
- Helps raise funds and provides financial resources to local fatherhood programs
- Increases awareness about fatherhood in South Carolina and across the nation
The South Carolina Center for Father and Families is an outgrowth of the Fatherhood Engagement Initiative of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and was founded in 2002 through a partnership between the foundation and the state Department of Social Services.
Learn more about the center at www.scfathersandfamilies.com
ESTABLISHED 2002
The center and local affiliated programs have more than 20 years of fatherhood programmatic operation experience making the programs the most seasoned veteran programs in the state.
The center has extensive experience with managing and monitoring federal and state governmental funding and private grants and donations.
The center and programs are accountable for program outcomes. Programs and the overall initiative are evaluated by the University of South Carolina's Institute for Families in Society.
Every program is built upon researched best practices, includes holistic services and comprehensive curriculum.
2711 MIDDLEBURG DRIVE, SUITE 111
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
P: 803 227 8800
WWW.SCFATHERSANDFAMILIES.COM
Karriem Edwards
PRESIDENT,
SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR FATHERS AND FAMILIES
Karriem joined the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families as President in the summer of 2022. Previously, Karriem held the position of Vice President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County in Florida. He is a philanthropic leader with more than 20 years of proven success in program development, training, management, and fundraising. Karriem has an enthusiasm and drive to carry his nonprofit experiences to the realm of fatherhood programs and engagement. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University and the Social Enterprise Institute at Harvard Business School. Read More »
Recent Blog Posts
April 29, 2025
A Father's Place receives $95,000 grant to prepare young men for fatherhood and life
A Father’s Place (AFP), which is a program of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families, received a $95,000 grant in March from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. The grant supports AFP’s Reality Check Program, which actively engages both current and yet-to-be fathers in a conversation about making smart choices for their future.
February 27, 2025
Serving more dads than ever: South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families highlights accomplishments in 2024 impact report
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families has a mission to provide the resources for fathers to become great dads, empowering fathers facing economic, social and personal challenges across all 46 counties of South Carolina. In 2024, the center served more than 3,000 fathers and has had two years of double-digit growth, which it highlights in its recently released 2024 impact report.
September 24, 2024
South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families presents Governor Henry McMaster with fatherhood award
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF) recently met with Governor Henry McMaster to present to him the “Champion for Fatherhood Service Award” and to induct him into “Team Fatherhood” with his own jersey. The staff of SCCFF, along with board members and regional fatherhood CEOs, were present to thank the governor for his leadership in promoting the role of fathers in the state.
March 5, 2024
Serving More Dads Better: South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families highlights accomplishments in 2023 impact report
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families works to help dads overcome obstacles to being responsible and nurturing role models for their kids, which it highlights in its recently released 2023 impact report. The center served 51% more dads in 2023, serving more than 2,400 dads who received services like health screenings, parenting classes, legal guidance, relationship education and financial instruction.