Gov. McMaster Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in South Carolina State Leaders Show Solidarity in Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect
April 18, 2023 - COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month alongside other child-serving organizations and agencies today in a press conference along with S.C. Department of Social Services State Director Michael Leach, S.C. State Child Advocate Amanda Whittle, and Children’s Trust CEO Sue Williams.
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Infant Surrendered Safely in Dorchester County
Officials with Summerville Medical Center recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel's Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Monday, April 3, 2023. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a safe, legal option to surrender infants up to 60 days old, who have not been harmed, at designated locations.
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SC DSS Honors March Employees of the Month
March 10, 2023 -- 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 Child and Adult Care Food Program Week
March 9, 2023 - The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federally-funded program operated by the South Carolina Department of Social Services’ (SCDSS) Division of Early Care and Education, plans to celebrate healthy food and nutrition during CACFP Week, March 13th-17th. The CACFP program strives to promote better nutrition in South Carolina by reimbursing child care centers, adult care centers, child care homes, afterschool programs, and emergency shelters that serve qualified healthy meals and snacks.
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DSS Recognizes March as Social Work Month
March 3, 2023 - COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services recognizes and celebrates March as Social Work Month in South Carolina. The national theme for this year’s observance, as created by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is Social Work Breaks Barriers.
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SC DSS Honors February Employees of the Month
February 24, 2022 -- 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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