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History of Chafee Program
History of the Chafee Program The journey to adulthood is a critical transition for youth in foster care. It is a time when young adults learn to take on the primary responsibility for their futures and the accompanying concerns of employment,…
Chafee Funded Services
Chafee Funded Services The Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood was established to provide youth with opportunities to learn needed skills and increase the likelihood of successful transition from foster care to…
ETV Program
ETV Program What is the ETV Program? Educational and Training Vouchers are grants, funded by the federal government and administered by the states, awarded for youth with foster care experience pursuing a post-secondary education in an approved…
Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future How to Plan for the Future Becoming a teenager and navigating adulthood is fun and challenging for everyone. We are here to provide additional support to help youth get where she/he want to be while enjoying the journey…
Resources
General Parenting Myths about Foster Care Foster Parent Handbook, 2020 Resources for Foster Parents, Child Welfare Information Gateway Helping Children in Foster Care Transition to Child Care South Carolina Voucher…
South Carolina Assistance Benefits
SOUTH CAROLINA DSS ADOPTIONASSISTANCE BENEFITS DSS will provide adoption assistance benefits to families who complete a public or private domestic adoption if the child meets the eligibility criteria. Depending on the type of adoption that a…
Child Welfare BSW Scholars Tuition Assistance Program
If you have the heart, the confidence, passion and the commitment it takes to pursue a career in child welfare, we have tuition assistance for you! Our mandate, as the state’s child welfare agency, encompasses a wide range of services, including…
Resources
General Parenting Click the image above to access the Child and Adult Information Portal (CAIP), a secure, password protected portal that allows Foster Parents to obtain important information for the child or children in…
FAQ
How do I maintain my license? Foster parents are required to renew their foster home license every two years. The renewal process requires DSS to gather updated information on the foster family and the home. The assigned DSS…
FAQ
What are the steps to becoming a foster parent? You can complete the initial application online, and Heartfelt Calling will follow up with you to explain some of the additional requirements of the licensing process. Or, you…
