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Parents Who Owe Child Support

Children thrive when both parents are responsible and active in their lives. Since children don’t come with an instruction book, sometimes it is helpful to look for outside resources to become the best parent you can be for your child. Whether you…

Locating Absent Parents and Available Enforcement Remedies

Before a case can be scheduled for an Administrative or Judicial Hearing by one of our Regional Offices, the case is referred to the Central Parent Locate Service (CPLS). How does CPLS work? CPLS collects and verifies the information to be used…

State Disbursement Unit Statutory Authority

South Carolina has established a centralized State Disbursement Unit in accordance with 45 CFR 302.32 and South Carolina Code § 63-17-610 (2016) for the purpose of collecting and disbursing child support statewide. You may have unclaimed…

Employer Tax Credits

Employers who hire TANF participants may qualify for state and federal tax credits.  South Carolina Tax Credit for Employers Qualifying employers may receive basic credit amount equal to: 20% of wages paid to such employee for each full month…

TANF Work Program

The Department of Social Services offers families in crisis temporary financial assistance through its TANF program. In order to help families regain financial independence, DSS may require TANF recipients to participate in activities designed to lead…

Refugee Resettlement FAQ

What is a refugee? A “refugee” is a person who is outside his country and who is unwilling or unable to return because of persecution, or well-founded fear of persecution, on account of race, religion, nationality, membership…

About APS

Protection.  Respect.  Independence.    APS Mission Statement To protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing temporary assistance until risk is minimized and services are secured. APS…

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program? Providing better nutrition and making care affordable are the goals of this federally funded program. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimburses child care centers and child…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TANF? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), formerly known as Family Independence, is South Carolina’s welfare program. TANF benefits provide temporary financial assistance to needy families with dependent…

State Agency Reporting

Governor's Office Executive Orders Accountability Reports Fees and Fines Reports Local County Office Annual Reports


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.