South Carolina Department of Social Services

Child Only TANF

If you are caring for a relative other than your child who is under the age of 18, you may qualify for federal TANF cash assistance on behalf of the child to help meet their basic needs. Learn more and apply here

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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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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DSS Announces New Fairfield County Director

SC DSS Honors November Employees of the Month

Infant Safely Surrendered in York County Under Safe Haven Act

Governor Henry McMaster signs legislation to establish a Kinship Guardianship Program in South Carolina

National Adoption Month In South Carolina Highlights Needs for Teens, Sibling Groups via Public Adoption

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Society Hill Fair featuring the Career Coach and Free Health Screenings

9am-12pm

Society Hill, SC

Dec

Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority Hiring Event

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.