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DSS Announces New Abbeville County Director

October 19, 2026 -The South Carolina Department of Social Services is pleased to announce Crystal Glassburn as the new Abbeville County Director. She began her new position on Monday, October 19, 2026.

DSS Comment on Justine May Case

October 16, 2026- DSS has received several inquiries regarding a potential review of the facts and circumstances in the Justine May case. In accordance with established case review protocols, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will be conducting a review in conjunction with independent community partners and stakeholders pursuant to statutory child fatality review processes, both at the local and state level, as described in the South Carolina Code of Laws.

Infant Safely Surrendered in Dorchester County Under Safe Haven Act

October 7, 2026- Officials at HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital in Dorchester County recently accepted an infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

SCDSS Announces New Pickens County Director

October 6, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is pleased to announce Jesse Kaylor as the new Pickens County DSS Director. Mr. Kaylor began his new position on Friday, October 2.

DSS Charges Richland County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

September 29, 2026 - On September 23, 2026, Special Agents of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General with the assistance of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, arrested a Richland County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $33,410 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps) benefits.

SCDSS Announces Launch of Child Care Scholarship Program Wait List

September 24, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) will launch an online wait list for families seeking child care scholarships beginning on October 1, 2026.