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SCDSS Announces New Anderson County Director

Columbia -The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) would like to announce Josie Jones as the new Anderson County DSS Director beginning Tuesday, January 17th. Ms. Jones has served as Spartanburg County Director since 2018 and will continue to do so on an interim basis until a new director is named.

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SCDSS Honors December Employees of the Month

December 15, 2022 -- 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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SC DSS Honors November Employees of the Month

November 30, 2022 -- 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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Protect Your EBT Card and SNAP Benefits from Texting Scams

November 15, 2022 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services wants to alert the public about a phishing campaign involving texts claiming EBT benefit cards are locked.

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Online Portal Provides Easier Way to Apply for Child Care Financial Assistance

November 10, 2022 - Applying for child care financial assistance in South Carolina just became easier for families as the Department of Social Services (DSS) is excited to launch the SC Voucher online application portal. This online service now allows families to apply for child care financial assistance online on DSS’ SC Child Care website.

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National Adoption Month In South Carolina Highlights Needs for Teens, Sibling Groups via Public Adoption

November 1, 2022 - Columbia, S.C. – The month of November is recognized as National Adoption Month in South Carolina, and in addition, the state is recognizing Monday, November 21 as Adoption Day. Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty has authorized terms of Family Court for the finalization of public adoptions in Greenville, Sumter, Charleston, Horry (morning), and Florence (afternoon) counties on Adoption Day.

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