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DSS Charges Three Individuals with SNAP Fraud in Unrelated Cases

September 16, 2024- Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested three individuals in unrelated cases over the last week with fraudulently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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Three Individuals Charged with SNAP Fraud in Unrelated Cases

Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested three individuals over the last week with fraudulently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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SCDSS Recognizes September as Kinship Care Month

The Department of Social Services is pleased to recognized September as Kinship Care Month in South Carolina.

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SC DSS Honors August Employees of the Month

August 22, 2024 -- 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 Announces New Lowcountry Regional Director for Child Welfare

Columbia - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) would like to announce Mrs. Robin “Holly” Morris as the new Child Welfare Services Lowcountry Regional Director. Morris, a 28 year veteran of working with children and families, began her new role on Friday, August 2nd.

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DSS Charges Dorchester County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

August 16, 2024- Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Dorchester County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $28,036 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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