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Durant Children's Center

The House Where Healing Begins

Kids with Capes

ABOUT US

The Elizabeth Pettigrew Durant Children’s Center was established in 1994 as the 2nd children’s advocacy center in South Carolina. Known as “The House Where the Healing Begins,” the assessment and treatment center for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect was named by Mr. Joe B. Durant of Florence in memory of his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Pettigrew Durant, a well-known teacher who had a great affinity for children. 

 

Mr. Durant, a Florence area philanthropist, enabled the Pee Dee Coalition to purchase the facility, which continues in use today. 

Mission Statement:

Prevent Child Abuse Pee Dee is a program dedicated to reducing and preventing child abuse and neglect within the Pee Dee Region. The process of reducing and preventing child abuse in our families and communities must begin with education.

About

Our Services

In the event of child abuse, there are Durant Children’s Center various on-site services provided by the Department of Social Services, Law Enforcement, Solicitor’s Office, Medical and Mental Health Professionals, and Victim Advocates. The center provides the following services:

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Community
Spaces

Center Locations

We have FOUR locations within the State of South Carolina's Pee Dee Region to serve families in need.

Florence - Hartsville - Sumter - Kingstree

Florence

Durant Children’s Center- 12th Judicial Circuit
226 S. Irby Street, Florence
843-664-4357

Hartsville

Durant Children’s Center- 4th Circuit Satellite
510 W. Carolina Avenue, Hartsville
843-332-9299

Sumter

Durant Children’s Center- 3rd Circuit Satellite
411 N. Salem Avenue, Sumter
803-757-1570

Kingstree

Durant Children’s Center- 3rd Circuit Satellite
119 Hampton Avenue, Kingstree
844-540-1889

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Remote Opportunities 

Helping Bring Your Community Together

Learn Skills and Help Families In Need

Make A Difference

Help Children and Families Heal

Grow and Strengthen Your Community

Call the Durant Center near you to find out more about volunteer opportunities!

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