SCDSS Warns Public of Phishing Scams
The South Carolina Department of Social Services recently learned of a possible phishing scam in an attempt to acquire personal identifying information from individuals perceived to be recipients of federal benefit programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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SC DSS Honors February 2020 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.
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DSS Recognizes March as National Social Work Month
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed March as National Social Work Month. Nationally, the official theme, created by the National Association of Social Workers, is Social Workers: Generations Strong.
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DSS Division of Early Care & Education and the USC Women’s Basketball Team Partner for the 7th Annual Health & Fitness Game
The South Carolina Department of Social Services Division of Early Care & Education is pleased to announce its partnership with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team for the Seventh Annual Health & Fitness Game Sunday at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC.
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SC DSS observes February as Vulnerable Adult Awareness month
Gov. Henry McMaster has declared February 2020 as Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month in the state, which gives the South Carolina Department of Social Services the chance to highlight the agency’s Adult Advocacy Division.
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DSS Reports Record Number of Adoptions in 2019
The South Carolina Department of Social Services reports the highest number of adoptions in over five years, with 570 children finding their forever homes in 2019.
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