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    Family First Prevention Services Act
    On Feb. 9, 2018, President Donald Trump signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (H.R. 1892) into law, which included the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA; Public Law 115-123). This Act dramatically changed the ...

    Family Engagement
    What is Family Engagement? Family Engagement means developing a successful working relationship through honesty, respect, empathy, and active listening. > Listening to families and recognizing strengths and needs.>...

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    Community Resources Child Passenger Safety Inspection Stations Don’t Risk It-Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Education & Prevention Information Children’s Bureau Resource Library (USDHHS Office of the Adminis...

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    Report Child Abuse and Neglect
    Need to report abuse or neglect? To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact the SCDSS 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-888-CARE4US or 1-888-227-3487. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Intake ...

    Investigations
    Investigations is the part of DSS that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect by parents, guardians, and caregivers. The best hope is that children are kept safe so they can stay in their own homes with their fami...

    Foster Care
    What is foster care? Foster care is the temporary care of children whose families are having problems, and the children cannot safely remain in the home. Children in the legal custody of the Department of Social Services ...

    Birth Parent Information & Support
    Parents… We understand that it is devastating when your child is removed and placed in foster care. We believe in you! We care about you! We commit to encourage, honor and support you through the difficult journey ahead. D...

    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...

    SC Foster Parent Trainings and Resources
    For information about local trainings and resources for foster parents, visit: SC Foster Parent Association website SC Foster & Adoptive Parent LMS Foster Parent Training Guidelines Foster Parent Bill of Rights

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