Infant in Spartanburg County Surrendered Under Safe Haven Act
February 23, 2023 – Officials with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Monday, February 20, 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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SCDSS Announces New Anderson County Director
Columbia -The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) would like to announce Josie Jones as the new Anderson County DSS Director beginning Tuesday, January 17th. Ms. Jones has served as Spartanburg County Director since 2018 and will continue to do so on an interim basis until a new director is named.
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SCDSS Honors December Employees of the Month
December 15, 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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SC DSS Honors November Employees of the Month
November 30, 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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Protect Your EBT Card and SNAP Benefits from Texting Scams
November 15, 2022 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services wants to alert the public about a phishing campaign involving texts claiming EBT benefit cards are locked.
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Online Portal Provides Easier Way to Apply for Child Care Financial Assistance
November 10, 2022 - Applying for child care financial assistance in South Carolina just became easier for families as the Department of Social Services (DSS) is excited to launch the SC Voucher online application portal. This online service now allows families to apply for child care financial assistance online on DSS’ SC Child Care website.
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