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SCDSS Announces New Online Central Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact (For media inquiries only): Will Batchelor(803) 767-1488Will.Batchelor@dss.sc.gov For non-media inquiries, contact: centralregistryinfo@dss.sc.gov SCDSS Announces New Online Central Registry for Child Abuse and…

Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Checks

Welcome to the Online Central Registry and Database System for use in conducting checks of the SC Child Abuse and Neglect Registry and Database.   This system may be used for background checks for employment as required by state…

COVID-19 Information

REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT Recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect is critical. Please click here for important information for Mandated Reporters. (Spanish version) FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS Questions & Answers to Ask…

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:…

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 …

FAQ

Who can get help from the Child Support Services Division (CSSD)? Any parent who has physical custody of a child and needs assistance in obtaining child support payments may apply for services. A non-custodial parent…

SCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Danielle JonesDanielle.Jones@dss.sc.gov 803-898-7602 SCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month May 2, 2022 – Governor Henry McMaster has declared the month of May as Foster Care Awareness Month in South Carolina. …

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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…

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Some documents may require a specific software or viewer. Please refer to our Downloadable File Viewers regarding file viewers. Form Number [Sort] Title [Sorted] Categories [Sort] [?] File Format [?] Brochure 2966 A Guide to Key…


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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.