South Carolina Department of Social Services

2025 SC DSS Honors August Employees of the Month

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

DSS Announces New Florence County Director

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to an-nounce Amanda Quinlan-Head as the new Florence County Director. She began her new position on Monday, May 19, 2025.

DSS Announces New Lexington County Director

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Jennifer W. Jeffcoat as the new Lexington County Director. She began her new position on Monday, May 19th.

DSS recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month

August 1, 2025 – Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month to highlight child support and the services available to both custodial and non-custodial parents provided by the South Carolina Department of Social Services. According to the Administration for Children and Families, approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States receives services from a child support program.

2025 SC DSS Honors July Employees of the Month

July 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.

2025 SC DSS Honors June Employees of the Month