DSS Charges Beaufort County Woman with Food Stamp Fraud
July 22, 2024- Today, Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Beaufort County woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $12,571 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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New Law Changing Child Care Employment Requirements Begins Thursday
July 11, 2024 – State laws governing required education and training for individuals working in licensed or approved child care centers in South Carolina will change today, July 11, 2024, after Governor Henry McMaster recently signed Bill S. 862, authored by State Senator Katrina Shealy of Lexington County.
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SC DSS Honors June Employees of the Month
June 21, 2024 - The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.
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Deadline to Apply for Child Care Wage Enhancement Program is July 15th
June 19, 2024 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) SC Endeavors program announces that the deadline to apply for the SC BOO$T child care wage enhancement program is fast approaching. Eligible child care professionals interested in the wage bonus program must submit their applications electronically by July 15, 2024.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Recognized in South Carolina
June 14, 2024- The South Carolina Department of Social Services recognized June 14th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina. The day is set aside as an opportunity to raise awareness of the abuse and victimization of older adults in our society. Abuse can be physical and emotional. It can also be neglect or financial exploitation.
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DSS Announces New Richland County Director
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Monita Dawkins as the new Richland County Director. She began her new position on Monday, June 3rd.
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