Pandemic EBT

South Carolina obtained approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service to issue 2023 Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to eligible K-12 students.

New P-EBT cards will be delivered to eligible students after September 9, 2023.

Students can inquire on the status of their P-EBT Summer 2023 benefit here.

More information can be found in the 2023 Summer K-12 Pandemic EBT Frequently Asked Questions / Espanol FAQs document.

SNAP/TANF Benefit Inquiry Portal

Announcing a new and convenient way for households to view their SNAP/TANF benefit issuance information. Click here to access the SNAP/TANF Benefit Inquiry Portal.

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ATTENTION! The 2023 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program ends October 15!

Eligible seniors must redeem their vouchers for fresh produce from participating farmers/farmers’ markets no later than October 15th.

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SNAP SCAM ALERT: Protect Your EBT Card and SNAP Benefits from Texting Scams

Starting June 21, 2023, you may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits if you were a victim of electronic theft. If your SNAP benefits were stolen on or after October 1, 2022, act now.

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Child Care Scholarship Benefits Portal

Announcing a new and convenient way for families to apply for child care assistance, upload documents, track application status and more!

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DSS Careers

Join us in our mission to strengthen South Carolina families.

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Surrender Baby Safely

Individuals in crisis have options. With Daniel’s Law, a newborn baby can be surrendered up to 60 days old at a designated safe haven. Learn more here

Child Support

Good news! The Child Support Customer Service Portal gives parents a secure way to apply for child support and access important case information – any time, any day!

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Deadline Approaching to Redeem Vouchers for Senior Farmers’ Market Program

DSS Charges Former Horry Co. Child Care Operator with Forgery, Breach of Trust

New Grant Provides Aid in Strengthening South Carolina Families

SCDSS Showcases Range of Services in New PSA Campaign

Infant Safely Surrendered in Pee Dee Under Safe Haven Act

Events

Oct

York County Job Fair

11am-2pm

Rock Hill, SC

Oct

Job Fair Dillon

9am-1pm

Dillon, SC

Oct

Sumter County Job Fair

9am-1pm

Sumter, SC

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Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Consider submitting your complaint to the SC Department of Children’s Advocacy by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form here.