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SC DSS Honors August Employees of the Month

August 22, 2024 -- 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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SCDSS Announces New Lowcountry Regional Director for Child Welfare

Columbia - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) would like to announce Mrs. Robin “Holly” Morris as the new Child Welfare Services Lowcountry Regional Director. Morris, a 28 year veteran of working with children and families, began her new role on Friday, August 2nd.

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DSS Charges Dorchester County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

August 16, 2024- Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Dorchester County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $28,036 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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Senior Produce Vouchers Distribution- Special Event August 19th in Richland County

August 15, 2024 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will hold a special voucher distribution event for the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) on Monday, August 19th.

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DSS Announces Latest Grant for Child Care Providers

August 13, 2024 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is offering a one-time Expansion/Operating grant for child care providers. The grant is primarily designed to support increased child enrollment, staff and educator retention, and child care center operating expenses.

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DSS Charges Hampton County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

August 12, 2024- Last week, Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Hampton County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $28,614 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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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..