April 17, 2024
DSS, DAODAS Launch New Public Campaign Highlighting Risks of Drinking While Pregnant
April 17, 2024 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) have collaborated on a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign aimed at raising awareness about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the potential consequences for unborn babies, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs).
April 16, 2024
Infant Safely Surrendered in Richland County Under Safe Haven Act
April 16, 2024 – Healthcare professionals at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Richland County recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Monday, April 15, 2024. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old at designated locations outlined by law.
April 15, 2024
SCDSS Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Child Abuse Prevention Month, held annually in April, is the opportunity for organizations, governmental agencies, businesses, communities, faith-based groups, and individuals to raise awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect.
April 12, 2024
DSS Announces New Pickens County Director
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Cynthia Wolthuis as the new Pickens County DSS Director. Ms. Wolthuis will begin her role on Wednesday, April 17th.
April 01, 2024
SCDSS Celebrates Food Waste Prevention Week
April 1, 2024 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is proud to support Food Waste Prevention Week 2024, recognized annually each April by joining more than 600 partners across the country. Food Waste Prevention Week, observed April 1-7, 2024, is a week-long online awareness campaign to raise awareness and inspire everyone to reduce food waste at home, work and in our communities.
March 25, 2024
DSS Charges Charleston County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud
March 25, 2024- On March 20, 2024, Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Charleston County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $36,201.00 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
