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Adoption FAQ

Can I adopt an infant from DSS? The truth is, limited infants come through DSS for adoption and birth mothers don’t typically surrender their newborns to DSS. If a newborn comes into custody, DSS attempts to place the baby with relatives to reduce…

Post Adoption Services

Post Adoption Records Request If you were adopted through the South Carolina Foster Care System (DSS, The Children’s Bureau, etc) and are over the age of 21, you are eligible to request a copy of your finalized adoption record. Please note that we…

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 to minimize the financial…

Adoption Data

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Child Well-Being

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is committed to the well-being of children and their families.  Our mandate, as the state’s child welfare agency, encompasses a wide-range of services, including:  child protective services;…

Agency Overview

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is a cabinet agency with the State Director appointed by the Governor of South Carolina with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Department has offices in each county and regional offices for Adoptions…

Contact DSS

24/7 Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline Report known or suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult. 1-888-CARE4US or 1-888-227-3487 Report Abuse/Neglect Online County Office Locations …

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 Benefits Inquiry:…

TANF

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for SNAP and TANF Applications   TANF Child-Only Grants   If you are caring for a relative other than your child who is under the age of 18 (e.g., your grandchild, niece, nephew, sibling, or other qualifying relative by…

DSS Recognizes March as National Social Work Month

DSS Recognizes March as National Social Work Month   March 2, 2020 - COLUMBIA, SC –   Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed March as National Social Work Month. Nationally, the official theme, created by the National Association of Social…


Child Welfare Services Transformation

Best Outcomes for Children and Families

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.