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July 22, 2024

SC DSS Honors July Employees of the Month


July 22, 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.

July 22, 2024

DSS Charges Beaufort County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud


July 22, 2024- Today, Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Beaufort County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $12,571 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

July 11, 2024

New Law Changing Child Care Employment Requirements Begins Thursday


July 11, 2024 – State laws governing required education and training for individuals working in licensed or approved child care centers in South Carolina will change today, July 11, 2024, after Governor Henry McMaster recently signed Bill S. 862, authored by State Senator Katrina Shealy of Lexington County.

June 21, 2024

SC DSS Honors June Employees of the Month


June 21, 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.

June 19, 2024

Deadline to Apply for Child Care Wage Enhancement Program is July 15th


June 19, 2024 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) SC Endeavors program announces that the deadline to apply for the SC BOO$T child care wage enhancement program is fast approaching. Eligible child care professionals interested in the wage bonus program must submit their applications electronically by July 15, 2024.

June 14, 2024

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Recognized in South Carolina


June 14, 2024- The South Carolina Department of Social Services recognized June 14th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina. The day is set aside as an opportunity to raise awareness of the abuse and victimization of older adults in our society. Abuse can be physical and emotional. It can also be neglect or financial exploitation.


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