Your search for "" matched 850 page(s).

Showing results to 301 to 310.

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...


Adult Protection
Adult Protection in South Carolina is governed by the Omnibus Adult Protection Act. The three investigative bodies that are responsible for Adult Protection in South Carolina are the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, the ...


Adult Advocacy Division
Protection. Respect. Independence. The SCDSS Adult Advocacy Division administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) and the Domestic Violence Programs. The Division coordinates services to individuals who are 18 or old...


Adult Protective Services
Protection. Respect. Independence. APS Mission Statement To protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing temporary assistance until risk is minimized and services are s...


About APS
Protection. Respect. Independence. APS Mission Statement To protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing temporary assistance until risk is minimized and services are ...


How to Report Abuse & Neglect
Protection. Respect. Independence. To report suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult (18 years or older) in a community setting such as the adult’s home, call 1-888-CARE4US (1-888-227-3487). Ea...


APS Information
Protection. Respect. Independence. Data & Stats Reports To report suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, call 1-888-CARE4US (1-888-227-3487) or click here to make a report online.


Data & Stats
Protection. Respect. Independence. The Adult Open Investigations Dashboard provides a visual map of the current number of open investigations to determine if an adult is vulnerable and if abuse or neglect occurred. Thi...


Reports
Protection. Respect. Independence. View Reports To report suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, call 1-888-CARE4US (1-888-227-3487) or click here to make a report online.