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ETV Program
ETV Program What is the ETV Program? Educational and Training Vouchers are grants, funded by the federal government and administered by the states, awarded for youth with foster care experience pursuing a post-secondary ed...


How do I apply?
You may apply for SNAP benefits online, in person, or by mail or fax. To apply for SNAP online, please visit the DSS Benefits Portal To apply in person, visit your local office linkTo apply by mail or fax, please submit yo...


Glossary
Here are some terms and acronyms you may see as a kinship caregiver and what they mean. Board Payments This is the monthly payment that a licensed foster care parent can receive to help cover the expenses of a child in the...


Getting Help
For the child, the reliability and consistency you offer are important even though it may not seem like a big deal to you. But you may also feel challenged by the responsibilities of kinship care. The role of SCDSS is to p...


What is Kinship Care?
What is Kinship Care? Kinship Care in South Carolina occurs when the caretaker is unable to meet the basic needs such as: food, shelter, education, healthcare, safety, etc. South Carolina is considered a “Kin First State”...


Getting Licensed
When SCDSS becomes involved with a child and identifies a kinship caregiver, that caregiver may be able to become licensed as a kinship foster parent if eligibility requirements are met. To become licensed kinship careg...


The Process
A child enters foster care when they can no longer live safely at home and there is no relative or kin to care for them. Foster care is a temporary family or group home, licensed by DSS, where children can live safely and ...


Resources
General Parenting Myths about Foster Care Foster Parent Handbook, 2020 Resources for Foster Parents, Child Welfare Information Gateway Helping Children in Foster Care Transition to Child Care South Carolina Voucher Prog...


Family Preservation
Family Preservation Children are best served when they can safely remain in their homes with their families intact. Sometimes, children might need to be temporarily placed outside of their home while DSS puts resources i...


Contact
Regional Contacts Upstate Region Lynne PinsonRegional Foster Family and Licensing Support Unit Program Coordinator803.522.6580Lynne.Pinson@dss.sc.gov Midlands Region Avis Brabham-MoodyRegional Foster Family and Licensing S...