Dorchester County Contact Information
Kristi Bear
County Director
Office Hours:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Main Office Address:
Dorchester County DSS
This location building is moving to 1452 Boone Hill Rd Suite C, Summerville, SC 29483.
The new location will officially open on Monday, November 18th.
St. George Branch Address:
Dorchester County DSS
201 Johnston St.
St. George, SC 29477
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
Child Support Customer Service Portal
Telephone Numbers:
(843) 821-0444 Main
(843) 563-9524 St. George Branch Office
(843) 875-2380 Fax
(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
Submit SNAP/TANF verification information by fax or email: Dorchester.FA@dss.sc.gov
(Must include SNAP/TANF case number.)
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.
Child Welfare Services Transformation
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.