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Who Can We Help?

Your Child's Eligibility for Support

At HomeGrown Helpers, LLC, we work with children from birth to six years old who may benefit from extra support. Eligibility is based on developmental milestones, not a specific diagnosis or income level.

Your child may be eligible for services if they are developing more slowly in any of the following key areas:

Learning to Listen and Talk (Communication skills)
Getting Along with Others (Social and emotional interaction)
Learning How to Think (Cognitive abilities and play)
Doing Things on Their Own (Adaptive/self-help skills)
Learning to Walk (Physical and motor development)

A Note on Height and Weight

Please note that eligibility for these specific developmental services is generally determined by the developmental delay areas listed above. While physical growth is important for overall health, "Height and Weight" metrics alone do not typically qualify a child for early intervention services unless they are indicators of an underlying condition causing a developmental delay [1]. We focus on the developmental milestones to get your child the right support.

Referrals

Support Your Child’s Brightest Future with HomeGrown Helpers, LLC

Every child deserves the best possible start. If you have concerns about your child’s development, navigating the system can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At HomeGrown Helpers, LLC, we are dedicated to walking alongside South Carolina families to ensure no child is left behind.

For Children Under Age 3: The BabyNet Path

BabyNet is South Carolina’s interagency early intervention system designed for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or associated conditions. Eligibility is based solely on your child's needs, not your family’s income.

How to get started:

Contact BabyNet: Call 1-866-512-8881 or use the Online Referral Portal.
Request a Partner You Can Trust: Once your child is found eligible, you will have the opportunity to choose a provider for Family Training (Special Instruction) and Service Coordination.
Choose HomeGrown Helpers: We pride ourselves on a personalized, "homegrown" approach to care. Simply request HomeGrown Helpers, LLC as your provider, and we’ll take it from there.

For Children Age 3 and Older: The OIDD Path

If your child is over three, support is available through the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Delays (OIDD).

Making the Referral:
Call the OIDD Eligibility line at 1-800-289-7012 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm).

What to Expect:
The OIDD Eligibility Division will contact you to choose an Intake Provider. This provider helps you navigate the eligibility process at no cost to you.

You will be asked to select three providers from a list. You have the ability to request HomeGrown Helpers, LLC.
Don't see us on the list? Even if our name isn't read aloud, you have the right to request us specifically. We would be honored to support your family's journey.

Ready to Call? Here is Your Checklist:

To make your 15-minute referral call as smooth as possible, have the following ready:

Child’s Full Name, Date of Birth, and Social Security Number.
Medicaid Number (if applicable).
Your Home Address, Phone Number, and Email.
Proof of South Carolina residency.
A brief summary of your concerns regarding your child’s development.

Why Choose HomeGrown Helpers, LLC?
While there are many providers, we believe in building roots within our community. We don’t just provide a service; we provide a partnership. Within two weeks of your selection, we will reach out to begin gathering records and advocating for your child's eligibility.

Request HomeGrown Helpers, LLC today.

Click here for BabyNet Referral

Click here to apply to OIDD