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

The South Carolina Department of Social Services wants to alert the public about a phishing campaign involving texts claiming EBT benefit cards are locked.

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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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Food Stamps

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Adoption

Child Support

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News

SC DSS Honors March Employees of the Month

SCDSS Celebrates Child and Adult Care Food Program Week

DSS Recognizes March as Social Work Month

SC DSS Honors February Employees of the Month

Infant in Spartanburg County Surrendered Under Safe Haven Act

Events

Apr

Pilgrim’s Hiring Event

9am – 1pm

Sumter, SC

Apr

Recruiting Solutions Hiring Event

9am – 12pm

Gaffney, SC

Apr

Chester Chamber of Commerce Job Fair at The Gateway

10am – 1pm

Richburg, SC

South Carolina Department of Social Services Facebook

Tweets by SC_DSS

View All Waiting Children

View All Foster Care/Adoption Videos

Child Welfare Services Transformation

Best Outcomes for Children and Families

GPS Practice Model

Michelle H. Settlement Agreement Progress

Family First Prevention Services Act

Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form here with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy.