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DSS Recognizes Staff as July Employees of the Month

July 28, 2017 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) established an Employee of the Month program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected of them, and in doing…

DSS Recognizes Staff as Employees of the Month

March 15, 2017 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) recently established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected of them, and in doing so,…

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: View…

Child Welfare Data

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) State Plan Child Welfare Services Reviews Child Protective Services Data Foster Care/Licensing Data Estimated Foster Family Placement Needs Report - May 2022 Adoption Data Who Are Our Children…

Forms and Brochures

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Legal Careers

Career Opportunities for Legal Professionals at DSS The legal professionals of the South Carolina Department of Social Services serve in a state-wide law firm handling matters at all levels of judicial forums and in Family Court in every county of…

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 their biological…

Permanent Exits Dashboard

The Permanent Exits Dashboard provides a visual map of Foster Care children who exited to permanency (Adoption, Guardianship, Living with Other Relatives, or Returned to Custody of Parent/Guardian), by calendar year. The map is broken down by key…

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, helping individuals achieve…

Links and Resources

Responsible Father Registry If you think that you may have fathered a child, you may register with the Responsible Father Registry to protect your rights should the child be placed for adoption.   Application for Services  How to…


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.