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Beaufort County Contact Information

Tyran Murray

County Director

Office Hours:

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Physical Address:

Beaufort County DSS
1905 Duke St.
Beaufort, SC 29902

Mailing Address:

Beaufort County DSS
P.O. Box 1065
Beaufort, SC 29901

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) 255-6081 Main
(843) 255-6199 Director
(843) 525-0415 Director and Human Services Fax
(843) 525-0414 SNAP/TANF Fax
(800) 768-5858 Child Support Call Center
(843) 584-4034 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: Beaufort.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.


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.