Governor Henry McMaster Appoints Tony Catone as Next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today appointed Anthony "Tony" Catone as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Catone, who was named the agency's acting director in January following the departure of former director Michael Leach, has served as part of the agency's executive management team as General Counsel for the last ten years.
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SCDSS Celebrates Child and Adult Care Food Program Week
March 17, 2025—The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is excited to celebrate CACFP Week, which will be held March 17-21.
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SC DSS Honors February Employees of the Month
February 20, 2025 -- 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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SCDSS Honors January Employees of the Month
January 24, 2025 -- 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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SCDSS Honors December Employees of the Month
December 19, 2024 -- 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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Tony Catone, Agency General Counsel, Named Acting State Director of SCDSS
January 2, 2025- Governor Henry McMaster has authorized Mr. Tony Catone, General Counsel at the Department of Social Services (DSS), to assume the duties and responsibilities of Acting State Director of DSS, until a new director is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. Catone will begin his duties as Acting Director at 5:01pm on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
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