Colleton

Sandra Polk

County Director

Office Hours:

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Address:

Colleton County DSS
215 S. Lemacks St.
Walterboro, SC 29488

Abuse and Neglect Reporting Hotline

To report known or suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, call the SCDSS 24/7 Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline:

1-888-CARE4US or 1-888-227-3487

Report Abuse/Neglect Online

Apply for SNAP/TANF Benefits

View your SNAP/TANF Benefits

Report A SNAP/TANF Change

Child Support Customer Service Portal

Telephone Numbers:

(843) 549-1012 Director
(843) 549-1894 Staff
(843) 549-2942 Fax
(843) 584-4030 SNAP/TANF
(843) 584-4010 County Attorney
(843) 953-9586 Foster Home Licensing
(888) 828-3555 Foster Home Licensing (Heartfelt Calling)
(800) 922-1518 Lowcountry Region Adoptions
(888) 854-4277 Lowcountry Region Kinship Care Coordinator

Email This Office

Please do not report abuse or neglect of a child or an adult through email. Use the intake number above to make an anonymous report.

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Best Outcomes for Children and Families

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..