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Infant Safely Surrendered in Pee Dee Under Safe Haven Act

September 8, 2023- Healthcare professionals at McLeod Regional Medical Center recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel's Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old at designed locations outlined by law. 

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DSS Announces New Laurens County Director

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Dr. Shebby Neely Aiken as the new Laurens County DSS Director. Dr. Aiken began her role on Thursday, August 17th.

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DAODAS and DSS Recognize September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Month

September 6, 2023 - Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) Awareness Month, which recognizes the dangers of alcohol use during pregnancy and the challenges individuals and families can face who are living with FASDs.

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Infant Safely Surrendered in Dorchester County Under Safe Haven Act

September 6, 2023 – Healthcare professionals at Summerville Medical Center recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old at designated locations outlined by law.

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SCDSS Recognizes Kinship Care Month

Sept. 1, 2023 – Governor Henry McMaster has declared September as Kinship Care Month in South Carolina.

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Infant Safely Surrendered in Lowcountry Under Safe Haven Act

August 29, 2023 – Officials with the Moncks Corner Fire Department recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Monday, August 28, 2023. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old at designated locations outlined by law.

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