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Civil Rights
The OCR is responsible for ensuring that the civil rights of our clients are not violated by DSS. To further that purpose, the Office of Civil Rights works to ensure that all our programs are accessible to our clients. We monitor Limited English…
Visitation Involvement Parenting
Success Story: Coordination between DSS and Fatherhood Programs yields results! Read a success story, click here. The Child Support Services Division (CSSD) does not have the authority to address custody and visitation issues on behalf of either…
Leadership
Michael Leach Michael Leach currently serves as the State Director for the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), where he plays a pivotal role in leading and shaping social services across the state. With a career marked by a deep…
How do I apply?
You may apply for SNAP benefits online, in person, or by mail or fax. To apply for SNAP online, please visit the DSS Benefits Portal To apply in person visit your local county office. To apply by mail or fax, please submit your completed…
Links and Resources
Responsible Father Registry If you think that you may have fathered a child, you may register with the Responsible Father Registry to protect your rights should the child be placed for adoption. Application for Services How to…
Forms and Brochures
Overview Some documents may require a specific software or viewer. Please refer to our Downloadable File Viewers regarding file viewers. List Forms & Brochures by Title List Forms & Brochures by Number List Forms & Brochures by…
Prospective Foster Parent
Can you provide your commitment, care, and compassion to a child in foster care? DSS needs parents who can provide this support, care, and advocacy. Foster parents also provide support for birth parents who may struggle with poverty, domestic…
Adoption Assistance
The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 provided the first Federal subsidies to encourage the adoption of children from the nation's foster care system. These subsidies, known as adoption assistance, serve to minimize the financial…
Establishing or Modifying a Child Support Order
A child support order is a legal document, filed through the court, which determines how much the other parent will pay and includes additional important aspects, like the payment structure and provisions for the child’s health care coverage. The…
Information for Parents Paying Support
INCOME WITHHOLDING State law requires that the income of a payor is subject to immediate income withholding. There are limited circumstances where immediate income withholding is not required. However, if you are not subject to immediate…
