In an effort to create a variety of options for youth, with the goal of keeping youth in the least restrictive environment, SCDJJ has community-based residential programs available throughout the state. As an alternative to our secure facilities, youth may be housed at one of the facilities listed below, which are specific to serving SCDJJ youth in lieu of detention, as a condition of their probation/parole, evaluation or commitment. 

All sites provide on-site schooling, an extension of the SCDJJ School District. Youth have access to vocational/job training, evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with SCDJJ staff to reintegrate youth back to their home. 

Alternative Placement Locations

• Aspen — Males — Columbia, SC
• Beaufort — Males — Seabrook, SC
• Bennettsville — Males — Bennettsville, SC
• Gateways  — Males — Columbia, SC
• Generations (Bridges) — Males — Simpsonville, SC
• Georgetown— Males — Georgetown, SC
• Piedmont WINGS — Females — Clinton, SC
• Sand Hills — Males — Patrick, SC
• White Pines 1 — Males — Jonesville, SC
• White Pines 2 — Males — Jonesville, SC

These programs are operated by Contract Providers.  Families are encouraged to participate in the youth’s plan of care. Visitation is encouraged.  For more information, families can reach out to the program directly.

Multi-Agency Placements

In additional to the Alternative Placement locations listed above, SCDJJ contracts with multi-agency providers who serve youth from multiple child-serving agencies in the state.  Youth placed in these community-based programs have access to on-site interventions, community-based services and are served by local school districts. 

Alston Wilkes – Males – Columbia, SC

Doors to Freedom – Females - Summerville, SC

Epworth Children’s Home – Males and Females – Columbia, SC

Lancaster Children's Home – Males and Females – Lancaster, SC

New Foundations – Males and Females – Anderson, SC