Infant Safely Surrendered in Richland County Under Safe Haven Act
March 31, 2026- Officials at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia recently accepted an infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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DSS Charges Williamsburg County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud
March 25, 2026 - On March 24, 2026, Special Agents of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Williamsburg County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $38,376 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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DSS Announces New Saluda County Director
March 24, 2026 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services is pleased to announce Niesha Bush as the new Saluda County Director. She began her position on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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DSS Charges Beaufort County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud
March 23, 2026 - On March 16, 2026, Special Agents of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Beaufort County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $23,598 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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SC DSS Honors 2026 March Employees of the Month
March 20, 2026 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage, and Compassion.
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SCDSS Celebrates 25 Years of the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship Program
March 9, 2026 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship program (TEACH). This initiative has supported thousands of early education professionals in advancing their careers and improving the quality of care for young children across the state since 2001.
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