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Out-of-State Records Request
If you are a Child Welfare agency from another state in need of child welfare services records, please draft your request on your agency’s letterhead, including your contact information, and email the request to: CWSrecord...


Mandated Reporters
Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect South Carolina law requires that certain professionals report known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, because they have unique opportunities to observe and interact wi...


Adoption Assistance
The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 provided the first Federal subsidies to encourage the adoption of children from the nation's foster care system. These subsidies, known as adoption assistance, serve t...


Bath Safety
Bath Safety The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is reminding parents and caregivers that bath time, while often fun and routine, can also pose serious risks for young children if proper precautions ...


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...


Healthy Bucks
The “Healthy Bucks” program allows SNAP recipients to obtain additional fresh fruits and vegetables when they use their SNAP benefits to purchase fresh produce at participating Healthy Bucks Vendors. Effective October 1, ...


Careers
Your new career starts here! DSS is a diverse organization that offers professionals multiple opportunities to grow while serving the citizens of South Carolina. We are looking for motivated and career-driven individuals w...


Resources
General Parenting Click the image above to access the Child and Adult Information Portal (CAIP), a secure, password protected portal that allows Foster Parents to obtain important information for the child or children i...


Internships
Internships at DSS The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is committed to it's mission of serving South Carolina by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, hel...


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...