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Senior Produce Vouchers Distribution- Special Event August 19th in Richland County

August 15, 2024 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will hold a special voucher distribution event for the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) on Monday, August 19th.

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DSS Announces Latest Grant for Child Care Providers

August 13, 2024 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is offering a one-time Expansion/Operating grant for child care providers. The grant is primarily designed to support increased child enrollment, staff and educator retention, and child care center operating expenses.

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DSS Charges Hampton County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud

August 12, 2024- Last week, Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Hampton County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $28,614 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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DSS recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month

August 1, 2024 – Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month to highlight child support and the services available to both custodial and non-custodial parents provided by the South Carolina Department of Social Services. According to the Administration for Children and Families, approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States receives services from a child support program.

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SCDSS Launches Child Care Fee Assistance to Military Families

August 1, 2024 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) is excited to launch Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) established by the Department of Defense (DoD), a program assisting South Carolina military families in locating affordable, accessible child care within their communities.

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SC DSS Honors July Employees of the Month

July 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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