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Infant Safely Surrendered in Lexington County Under Safe Haven Act

May 21, 2026- Officials at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia recently accepted an infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns June 1st

This year’s Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) begins June 1, 2026.

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DSS Charges Berkeley County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

May 19, 2026- On May 18, 2026, Special Agents of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Berkeley County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $18,721.00 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. 

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SC DSS Honors 2026 May Employees of the Month

May 15, 2026 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage, and Compassion.

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DSS Announces New Barnwell County Director

May 12, 2026 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services is pleased to announce Susan Jerkins as the new Barnwell County Director. She began her new position on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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DSS Charges Rowan County, NC Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

May 12, 2026- On May 1, 2026, Special Agents of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a North Carolina woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $36,971.00 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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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..