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Notice of Abandonment Cherokee County

Cherokee County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant was born on January 23rd, 2019, abandoned at Spartanburg Medical Center and placed under the protection of Safe haven with medical professionals on January 24th, 2019.

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South Carolina Issuing February SNAP Benefits Early

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will be issuing February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early as a result of the federal government shutdown.

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Grant Will Help Coordinate Early Childhood Services

It will soon be easier to find and identify services available to parents of young children, thanks to a federal Preschool Development Grant received this month.

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SC DSS Names November 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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SC DSS Announces October 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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November is National Adoption Month - Nov. 19 named as statewide Adoption Day

As National Adoption Month begins, more than 600 children in South Carolina are available for adoption from the state’s foster care system.

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Child Welfare Services Transformation

Best Outcomes for Children and Families

Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form here with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy..