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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 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…
Adoption Data
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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…
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:…
Foster Care
ALERT - New Foster Home and Adoptive Home Regulations will go into effect on September 12, 2021. You can review the new regulations in the May 28, 2021 edition of the State Register, beginning on page 534, and found at South Carolina Legislature…
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…
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of Inspector General The skilled professionals of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) are dedicated to driving continuous improvement within the South Carolina Department of Social Services by promoting its mission. It is our mission to…
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;…
