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TeleECHO Clinic Series: January-June 2021
What is Project ECHO®? The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, or ECHO model, was developed at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Centger and is now used nationwide in the United States and international...


Daniel's Law - Safe Haven for Babies
Daniel's Law Daniel's Law was signed into law in 2001 and is named for an infant boy who survived after being buried in a landfill in Allendale County soon after his birth. Nurses named him Daniel as he recovered at a hos...


Out-of-State Records Request
If you are a Child Welfare agency from another state in need of child welfare services records, please draft your request on your agency’s letterhead, including your contact information, and email the request to: CWSrecord...


Mandated Reporters
Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect South Carolina law requires that certain professionals report known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, because they have unique opportunities to observe and interact wi...


Implicit Bias and Decision-Making
Recognizing Biases All people have biases, whether implicit or explicit. Recognizing and addressing our own biases is critical to ensuring fairness and equity in our decision-making and interactions with families. A bias i...


COVID-19 Heightened Risks
Adjusting to life changes in response to COVID-19 may be overwhelming for children and adults. The South Carolina Department of Social Services and other agencies are poised to help families remain stable and strong during...


Child Fatalities Dashboard
Child Fatalities Indicated as Abuse and Neglect by DSS The Department of Social Services brings awareness to the complex societal problem of child fatalities caused by child abuse and neglect by providing information on th...


Safe Sleep
The ABCs of Safe Sleep Sleep plays a vital role in the health and development of infants. Ensuring infants sleep safely should be a top priority for parents and caregivers. According to the American Academy of Pediatric...


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. W...


Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Schedule of Fees Search Fee: $37.00 per hour Redaction Fee: $37.00 per hour Copies (color): $0.06 per page Postage: Actual cost Individuals seeking access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)...