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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DSS Charges Richland 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 Richland County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $30,314.00 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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