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Research and Evaluation
Level 5 Training Evaluation The Level 5 evaluation project examines the return on investment within training programs. In child welfare, the Level 5 evaluation is used to combine training evaluation results, data on...


Other Resources & Helping Agencies for SC Families
Other Resources & Helping Agencies for SC Families These external links provide information and resources consistent with the SC Department of Social Services' (SCDSS's) intended purpose of connecting individuals and f...


Prevention
Vision: A Focus on Prevention The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is charged with protecting the state’s most vulnerable populations; its mission, to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of c...


What is Prevention?
What is Prevention? The term "prevention" is typically used to represent activities aimed at stopping or reducing an action or behavior, but can also be used to represent activities that promote a positive action or behavi...


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.>...


Resources and Education
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...


Mission


Child Well-Being
The South Carolina Department of Social Services is committed to the well-being of children and their families. Our mandate, as the state’s child welfare agency, encompasses a wide-range of services, including: child prote...


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...