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Current Foster Parent
Foster parents are a central partner in helping children reach their full potential. Each year in South Carolina, children are placed into DSS custody because their parents are not able to provide the love and care they n...


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...


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 i...


Contact
Questions? Send us a message using our contact form. Regional Contacts Upstate Region Lynne PinsonRegional Foster Family and Licensing Support Unit Program Coordinator803.522.6580Lynne.Pinson@dss.sc.gov Midlands Region ...


SC Foster Parent Trainings and Resources
For information about local trainings and resources for foster parents, visit: SC Foster Parent Association website SCFPALMS (Learning Management System for foster parent training) Foster Parent Training Guidelines Foster...


Board Rate
Board Rates for Regular Foster Homes Effective July 1, 2023 Regular Foster Care - Age 0-5 Monthly Rate - $644.00 Daily Rate - $21.47 Regular Foster Care - Age 6-12 Monthly Rate - $752.00 Daily Rat...


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 w...


The Process
A child enters foster care when they can no longer live safely at home and there is no relative or kin to care for them. Foster care is a temporary family or group home, licensed by DSS, where children can live safely and ...


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, ...


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 Prog...