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    Frequently Asked Questions
    What is TANF? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), formerly known as Family Independence, is South Carolina’s welfare program. TANF benefits provide temporary financial assistance to needy families with depend...

    Food and Nutrition Programs
    Food and Nutrition Programs is a designated program area at DSS that focuses on increasing healthy habits by providing resources to acquire the necessary foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Food and nutrition are the ...

    SC SNAP Education Program
    The SC SNAP Education Program (SC SNAP-Ed) provides a combination of nutrition education, health promotion, and policy, system, and environmental support to low-income communities to improve the likelihood that families ...

    Online Services
    Report Abuse & Neglect:Report known or suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult. SNAP/TANF Eligibility Check: Find out if you may be eligible for SNAP/TANF benefits in just a few seconds. SNAP/TANF...

    SNAP Outreach
    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach Program provides application assistance and presentations to individuals and community groups who may be eligible to participate in the SNAP Program. Presen...

    SNAP Quality Control Reviews
    The South Carolina Department of Social Services is mandated to review a sample of households receiving SNAP benefits to make sure that the household is receiving the correct amount of assistance. This section details info...

    Key Statistics Reports: Major Agency Program Areas
    This report provides data snapshots for major programs administered by the SC Department of Social Services, including Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Temporary Assistance to Ne...

    Foster Home Placement Needs Reports
    The Foster Home Placement Needs Report examines the characteristics of every child under the age of 18 that is currently in foster care. The characteristics that are considered include current placement, location of placem...

    Child Welfare Employee MSW Scholars Tuition Assistance Program
    Program Overview The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is looking to promote a well-educated, trained workforce to work with children and families served by the state's child welfare system. DSS is acce...

    Child Welfare Data
    Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) State Plan Child Welfare Services Reviews Child Protective Services Data Foster Care/Licensing Data Estimated Foster Family Placement Needs Report - May 2022 Adoption Data ...

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Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form here with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy..