DSS Celebrates May 7th as Child Care Provider Day
May 7, 2021 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will join community organizations across the country in observing Friday, May 7th as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. The Department encourages communities throughout South Carolina to celebrate their local child care providers despite a year of challenges for the child care community.
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns to South Carolina
May 1, 2021 -- The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns this summer with goals of supplementing the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and supporting South Carolina's small farmers.
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May Recognized as Foster Care Awareness Month in South Carolina
May 1, 2021 – The month of May is being recognized as Foster Care Awareness Month by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and many statewide partners and stakeholders. The month-long observance is an opportunity to draw attention to the need for temporary caregivers for children and youth who enter foster care. While Kinship Care is the preferred placement option in South Carolina, this is not always possible and a non-kin foster family home is needed.
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Infant Surrendered Safely Under Safe Haven Act
April 15, 2021 – Officials with Laurens County Sheriff’s Office recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, The Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act on Friday, April 9, 2021.
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Pandemic Aid for Foster Youth & Alumni Available From Federal Sources
April 14, 2021- Young people between the ages of 14 and 26, who are currently or were previously in foster care, are eligible for emergency Pandemic Relief Funds through the federal $2.3 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act.
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SC DSS Honors April Employees of the Month
April 8, 2021 -- 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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