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    Child Fatalities Dashboard
    Child Fatalities Indicated as Abuse and Neglect by DSS The Department of Social Services brings awareness to the complex societal problem of child fatalities caused by child abuse and neglect by providing information on th...

    Daniel's Law - Safe Haven for Babies
    Daniel's Law Daniel's Law was signed into law in 2001 and is named for an infant boy who survived after being buried in a landfill in Allendale County soon after his birth. Nurses named him Daniel as he recovered at a hos...

    Adoption FAQ
    Can I adopt an infant from DSS? The truth is that 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 th...

    Report Child Abuse and Neglect
    Need to report abuse or neglect? To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact the SCDSS 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-888-CARE4US or 1-888-227-3487. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Intake ...

    Child Welfare BSW Scholars Tuition Assistance Program
    If you have the heart, the confidence, passion and the commitment it takes to pursue a career in child welfare, we have tuition assistance for you! Our mandate, as the state’s child welfare agency, encompasses a wide rang...

    Other Resources & Helping Agencies for SC Families
    Other Resources & Helping Agencies for SC Families These external links provide information and resources consistent with the SC Department of Social Services' (SCDSS's) intended purpose of connecting individuals and f...

    Family Stories
    Kinship caregivers are some of our state’s most important resources. These families are sharing their stories to help other families know what to expect and see how valuable their caregiving can be. Sarah & Larry Wal...

    Healthy Food SC – Retailer
    SNAP Retailer Compliance Requirements South Carolina is implementing changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aimed at improving access to nutritious foods and supporting the health of low-income fam...

    Healthy Food SC - SNAP Households
    About Healthy Food SC – How it affects South Carolina SNAP Recipients South Carolina is updating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to better align it with its purpose of providing nutritious food to low-...

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