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Employer Tax Credits
Employers who hire TANF participants may qualify for state and federal tax credits. South Carolina Tax Credit for Employers Qualifying employers may receive basic credit amount equal to: 20% of wages paid to such employe...


TANF Work Program
The Department of Social Services offers families in crisis temporary financial assistance through its TANF program. In order to help families regain financial independence, DSS may require TANF recipients to participate in ...


Employment Services Tools and Resources
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Refugee Resettlement FAQ
What is a refugee? A “refugee” is a person who is outside his country and who is unwilling or unable to return because of persecution, or well-founded fear of persecution, on account of race, religion, nationality, membe...


Child Care
The Division of Early Care and Education is the part of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) that manages all state and federal child care programs, and serves as the single point of contact for fed...


How to Apply
There are numerous ways to apply for Child Support Services. Unless you are a recipient of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), applying for our services is entirely up to you. If you are receiving TANF, an appl...


Parents & Families
Children do better when both parents are involved in their lives. Non-custodial parents who support their children financially are also more likely to see them regularly and provide emotional support, which leads to better...


Establishing Paternity
What is paternity? Paternity means legal fatherhood. If parents were unmarried at the time of the child’s birth, they can complete a Paternity Acknowledgement Affidavit to create a legal connection between the child and th...


Establishing or Modifying a Child Support Order
A child support order is a legal document, filed through the court, which determines how much the other parent will pay and includes additional important aspects, like the payment structure and provisions for the child’s h...


Locating Absent Parents and Available Enforcement Remedies
Before a case can be scheduled for an Administrative or Judicial Hearing by one of our Regional Offices, the case is referred to the Central Parent Locate Service (CPLS). How does CPLS work? CPLS collects and verifies the...