Lexington

Jennifer Jeffcoat

County Director

Office Hours:

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Physical Address:

Lexington County DSS
1070 S Lake Dr.
Suite A
Lexington, SC 29073

Mailing Address:

Lexington County DSS
P.O. Box 84129
Lexington, SC 29073

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:

(803) 785-7333 Main
(803) 520-1185 Administrative Fax
(803) 520-1183 Human Services Fax
(888) 828-3555 Foster Home Licensing (Heartfelt Calling)
(888) 711-7095 Midlands Region Adoptions
(888) 839-0159 Midlands Region Kinship Care

Submit SNAP/TANF verification information by fax or email: Lexington.FA@dss.sc.gov
(Must include SNAP/TANF case number.)

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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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..