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DSS System Will Be Down for Maintenance
March 8, 2019 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services will be conducting scheduled maintenance of the online portal that allows clients to submit electronic SNAP and TANF applications starting at 5 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019.Work should…
Healthy Bucks Returns to Help Stretch Produce Budgets
May 11, 2018 – The incentive program that allows SC SNAP recipients to double their SNAP dollars topurchase more fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets or from participating farmersreturns this summer. Administered by the South…
DSS Celebrates National Social Workers Month; DSS’ Richland County Teneka Payne Named MDT Participant of the Year
March 9, 2017 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) recognizes March as National Social Workers Month. “We recognize Social Work Month to thank our human and economic case workers for their hard work, perseverance and service to…
Help for Victims
Protection. Respect. Independence. Who can I call for Help? If you or someone you know needs help with domestic violence there is a free and confidential hotline that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-799-SAFE…
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program? Providing better nutrition and making care affordable are the goals of this federally funded program. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimburses child care centers and child…
Resources and Education
Community Resources Child Passenger Safety Inspection Stations Don’t Risk It-Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Education & Prevention Information Children’s Bureau Resource Library (USDHHS Office of the Administration for Children…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SNAP? SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as Food Stamp benefits, provide low-income households with nutrition assistance by increasing the household's food purchasing…
The Kinship Caregiver's Role
The Kinship Caregivers Role When a child is placed with a kinship/fictive caregiver through the South Carolina Department of Social Services, the caretaker becomes a vital member with of the decision-making team which includes: DSS professionals,…
Getting Help
For the child, the reliability and consistency you offer are important even though it may not seem like a big deal to you. But you may also feel challenged by the responsibilities of kinship care. The role of SCDSS is to promote the safety and…
Contact Us
Who Should I Contact for Support? Each SCDSS region has a Kinship Care Coordinator available to answer your questions, help you find resources and advocate for you and the children in your care: Upstate Region: Erica Cunningham…
