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Leadership

Tony Catone, Acting State Director
(803) 898-7360

Administration
Don Grant, Deputy State Director
(803) 898-0585

Adult Advocacy
Kelly Cordell, Director
(803) 898-7654

Agency Quality Assurance and CQI
Suzanne Sutphin, Director 
(803) 360-5746

Chief Financial Officer
Susan Roben
803-898-4043

Chief Transformation Officer
Steven Ferrufino
(803) 898-1805

Child Support Services
Tim Mose, Director
(803) 898-9240

Child Welfare Services
Dawn Barton, Interim Deputy State Director
(803) 898-1370

Chief External Affairs Officer/Legislative Liaison
Connelly-Anne Ragley 
(803) 898-4357

Communications
Will Batchelor, Director
803-898-7835

Data, Accountability and Research
Diana Tester, Director
(803) 898-7880

Economic Services
Amber Gillum, Deputy State Director
(803) 898-7474

General Counsel
Tony Catone
(803) 898-7368

Human Resources
Glenise Elmore, Director
(803) 898-1912

Individual and Provider Rights
Chip Payne, Director
(803) 898-8080

Information Technology
Jose Encarnacion, Director
(803) 724-5325

Inspector General
Sean Fay
(803) 898-8017

Internal Audits
Beth Adkins, Director
(803) 898-7458

Professional Development and Innovation
Garry James, Director
(803) 734-1398

GENERAL INFORMATION  
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For general information or assistance, contact Constituent Services at 803-898-7601.
MEDIA  
If you are a member of the media seeking an interview, data, or information on our various programs, please contact us at PublicInfo@dss.sc.gov or call 803-898-7602.

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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.