Mission Statement

Babcock Center, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1970, serving men and women with mental retardation, autism, head and spinal cord injury and related lifelong disabilities.

We believe that all persons have the right to choose where and how they learn, live, work, play and socialize.

Our mission is to empower and support each individual to fulfill his or her potential.

People with lifelong disabilities are a vital part of our community. Babcock Center provides them with the training and skills necessary for their personal success–making them contributors to Columbia’s economic growth. Babcock Center operates 105 facilities and employs more than 1,200 people throughout the Midlands.

We provide residential and vocational support to more than 1,100 individuals with mental retardation, autism, spinal cord and head injuries and related lifelong disabilities. At Babcock Center, we believe that all people have the right to choose how they learn, live, work and play.

Click here to read some of our success stories.  To learn how you can help call (803) 799-1970.

Babcock Center serves residents of South Carolina's Richland and Lexington counties, but also responds to needs outside this primary area.

"Meet Me at the Rocket!" 

This year's ornament features the State Fairground's Rocket. Ornaments are $12.50 each and can be purchased through the Babcock Center's Foundation. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Babcock Center. For more information, contact the Babcock Center Foundation at (803) 799-1970.

Recycle Used Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges...

How many of you have a drawer full of old cell phones and spent ink cartridges in your home? Would you like to clean that mess up and help the Babcock Center's Foundation at the same time? Click here to find out how you can help...

Get Your Discount Tickets!

Babcock Center offers discounted admission tickets to the Zoo, movies and theme parks.  Contact Anne Carrig at (803) 799-1970 x112 to purchase tickets - Click here to view prices online...

Nominate Babcock Center's 2009 Employee of the Year

It's time to nominate a deserving employee or coworker for Babcock Center's 2009 Employee of the Year. Attached you will find the award criteria. The deadline to turn in nominations to the Human Resource Department is July 31, 2009. Click here for a copy of the application.

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