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Notice of Abandonment -- Greenwood

July 3, 2019 - Medical Professionals at Self-Regional Hospital in Greenwood County received an infant July 3, 2019, under Daniel’s Law. The white baby boy was born on July 3, 2019, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 20.8 inches long. Under…

SC DSS Honors Employees of the Month

July 1, 2019 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. The four most recently selected were: Rebecca Ellwood,…

Statewide Foster Youth Graduation Event June 14th

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ (SCDSS) Independent Living Program* will hold their 7th Annual Independent Living Program Graduation Celebration for youth in foster care or aftercare who have successfully…

SC DSS Announces Employees of the Month

May 30, 2019 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. The four most recently selected were: Saranna Casselman,…

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns to a County Near You

May 20, 2019 The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns this summer with the goals of supplementing the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and supporting South Carolina's small farmers. The seasonal USDA…

Notice of Abandonment Florence

Notice of Abandonment May 8, 2019  Florence County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant was surrendered and placed under the protection of medical professionals at McLeod Regional Medical Center on May 4, 2019. Upon the…

SCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month

Columbia, SC – May 1, 2019 -- May marks National Foster Care Awareness Month. It provides an opportunity for the South Carolina Department of Social Services to draw attention to the need for foster parents across the state. Children come…

SC DSS Names Employees of the Month

April 30, 2019  The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. The three most recently chosen were: Patrick Cable,…

DSS System Will Be Down for Maintenance

March 8, 2019 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services will be conducting scheduled maintenance of the online portal that allows clients to submit electronic SNAP and TANF applications starting at 5 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019.Work should…

SC DSS Acknowledges Employees of the Month

March 7, 2019 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. The four chosen for January were: Martha Fulton,…


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