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Infant Safely Surrendered in Berkeley County Under Safe Haven Act

November 22, 2024 – Healthcare professionals at Roper Berkeley Hospital in Summerville recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. 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 Honors November Employees of the Month

November 15, 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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DSS Announces Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) Relief for Specific Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene

November 6, 2024- The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced counties eligible to receive Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

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National Adoption Month In South Carolina Highlights Needs for Teens, Sibling Groups via Public Adoption

November 1, 2024 - Columbia, S.C. – The month of November is recognized as National Adoption Month in South Carolina, and in addition, the state is recognizing Monday, November 25th as Adoption Day. South Carolina Chief Justice John W. Kittridge has authorized terms of Family Court for the finalization of public adoptions in Greenville, Sumter, Charleston, and Florence counties on Adoption Day.

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Michelle H. Final Settlement Update- October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024- Last week, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel recognized the efforts of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) in meeting specific target metrics related to children in foster care.

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DSS Urges SNAP Recipients to Take Steps to Prevent Stolen Benefits

October 22, 2024- The Department of Social Services (DSS) urges SNAP recipients to take immediate steps to protect their benefits from phishing and potential electronic scams which can wipe cards of their funds used to supplement the monthly household budgets of more than 277,000 households in South Carolina.

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