NEW PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES
COLUMBIA, S.C.– Siblings of four-year-olds enrolled in the First Steps 4K program now qualify for child care scholarships thanks to a partnership between SC First Steps and the SC Department of Social Services.
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Infant Surrendered Safely in Under Safe Haven Act
May 11, 2021 – Officials with Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, The Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act on Sunday, May 9, 2021.
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DSS Celebrates May 7th as Child Care Provider Day
May 7, 2021 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will join community organizations across the country in observing Friday, May 7th as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. The Department encourages communities throughout South Carolina to celebrate their local child care providers despite a year of challenges for the child care community.
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns to South Carolina
May 1, 2021 -- The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns this summer with goals of supplementing the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and supporting South Carolina's small farmers.
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May Recognized as Foster Care Awareness Month in South Carolina
May 1, 2021 – The month of May is being recognized as Foster Care Awareness Month by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and many statewide partners and stakeholders. The month-long observance is an opportunity to draw attention to the need for temporary caregivers for children and youth who enter foster care. While Kinship Care is the preferred placement option in South Carolina, this is not always possible and a non-kin foster family home is needed.
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Infant Surrendered Safely Under Safe Haven Act
April 15, 2021 – Officials with Laurens County Sheriff’s Office recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel’s Law, The Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act on Friday, April 9, 2021.
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