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 begins June 1!

Eligible seniors can receive $50.00 to purchase fresh produce from participating farmers/farmers’ markets.

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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 June Employees of the Month

SCDSS Recognizes June as Family Reunification Month

SCDSS Honors May Employees of the Month

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Benefits to Increase for 2023 Season

SCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month

Events

Jun

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk -

(Click link to register now!)

Jun

Jushi Hiring Event

9am – 11am and 1pm-3pm

Columbia, SC

Jun

Zeus Hiring Event

12pm – 4pm

Gaston, 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.