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Non-Discrimination Statement for SNAP

Non-Discrimination Statement for SNAP In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,…

CQI Services

The DSS Office of Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement (QA&CQI) offers a variety of customized services to help agency employees and programs statewide assess and improve their performance. CQI Consulting Services QA&CQI…

Responsible Father Registry

The Responsible Father Registry gives a man who has fathered a child with a woman to whom he is not married to the right to be notified when an adoption or a termination of parental rights action occurs. Please see the Responsible Father Registry…

Post Adoption Services

Post Adoption Records Request If you were adopted through the South Carolina Foster Care System (DSS, The Children’s Bureau, etc) and are over the age of 21, you are eligible to request a copy of your finalized adoption record. Please note that we…

Family Engagement Services

What is Family Engagement? Family Engagement means developing a successful working relationship through honesty, respect, empathy, and active listening. >  Listening to families and recognizing strengths and needs. >  Being non-judgmental…

Kinship Care

Kinship Care Means Keeping Family Connections ...So children are safer, happier and with lifelong families sooner. What is Kinship Care? When parents can’t meet a child’s basic needs, relatives or family friends often step in to care…

SNAP Replacement Benefits

If you were the victim of electronic theft and had SNAP benefits stolen from your current EBT Card and have not reported the loss,   Act now – Cancel your card immediately: Call the 24-hour toll-free customer service line at 1-800-554-5268 to…

Adult Protective Services Data

Key Statistics Reports: Adult Protective Services (APS) Program Areas Five-Year Report from SY2017 through SFY2022 Domestic Violence-5 Year-SFY2022-2023 APS Alleged Typologies - SFY2022-2023 APS Clients Reported And Receiving Svcs-5…

Internships

Internships at DSS The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is committed to it's mission of serving South Carolina by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, helping individuals achieve…

What is Kinship Care?

What is Kinship Care? Kinship Care in South Carolina occurs when the caretaker is unable to meet the basic needs such as: food, shelter, education, healthcare, safety, etc.  South Carolina is considered a “Kin First State” meaning the agencies…


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.