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SC DSS Honors 2026 July Employees of the Month

July 23, 2026 -- 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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DSS Issues Reminder on Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Process

Columbia- July 23, 2026: The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is reminding individuals and organizations about the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry and Database and how to perform a check of the Registry using the online portal on the agency’s website.

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SC DSS Honors 2026 June Employees of the Month

June 18, 2026 -- 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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DSS Announces New Calhoun County Director

June 17, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services is pleased to announce Johana Cadiz as the new Calhoun County Director. She began her new role today, June 17, 2026.

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DSS Charges Dorchester County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

June 8, 2026 - On June 5, 2026, Special Agents of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Dorchester County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $76,502 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps) benefits. 

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DSS Charges Kershaw County Man with Knowingly Making a False Report of Abuse or Neglect

June 8, 2026 - On May 29, 2026, Special Agents of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Kershaw County man in connection with knowingly making a false report of abuse or neglect.

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