Deadline to Apply for Child Care Wage Enhancement Program is July 15th
June 19, 2024 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) SC Endeavors program announces that the deadline to apply for the SC BOO$T child care wage enhancement program is fast approaching. Eligible child care professionals interested in the wage bonus program must submit their applications electronically by July 15, 2024.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Recognized in South Carolina
June 14, 2024- The South Carolina Department of Social Services recognized June 14th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina. The day is set aside as an opportunity to raise awareness of the abuse and victimization of older adults in our society. Abuse can be physical and emotional. It can also be neglect or financial exploitation.
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DSS Announces New Richland County Director
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Monita Dawkins as the new Richland County Director. She began her new position on Monday, June 3rd.
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SC BOO$T Program Provides Millions in Wage Bonuses to Child Care Professionals
June 5, 2024 – Since the launch of SC BOO$T, a federally funded pilot program offering one-time wage bonuses to South Carolina’s child care professionals, $6.1 million in bonuses have been distributed to 6,671 child care professionals in South Carolina.
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SCDSS Recognizes June as Family Reunification Month
June 3, 2024 – The Department of Social Services (DSS) recognizes and honors the month of June as Family Reunification Month to raise awareness and celebrate the work put into strengthening families. During the month, DSS recognizes families who have successfully reunited by overcoming challenges that required agency involvement. This year’s theme, as recognized by the American Bar Association, is “Let’s Celebrate Unified Families in June”! This year’s theme focuses on the importance of family unity and preventing removals and separations whenever possible.
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns June 1st
May 28, 2024 – This year’s Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) begins June 1, 2024. SFMNP is designed to help supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting South Carolina's local farmers. This seasonal USDA grant program allows qualifying individuals to purchase unprocessed fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.
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