FRAUD ALERT: USDA Warns of Text Message Scam Targeting SNAP Recipients
USDA issued the following notice today to protect SNAP participants, after receiving reports of several possible SNAP Fraud attempts: Be aware of a scam using texting to obtain your personal information. The text might say you were chosen to receive food stamps or SNAP. If you do not know if a request for information about SNAP is real or not, contact your local SNAP office.
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South Carolina Selected For New, First-of-its-Kind National Program to Redesign Child Welfare Program Into Child and Family Well-Being System
The State of South Carolina is one of four jurisdictions nationwide chosen to participate in the first tier of a cutting edge national program that aims to move child welfare systems from traditional, reactive child protection systems to advanced systems designed to support holistic child and family well-being while preventing child maltreatment and unnecessary family separation.
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SCDSS recognizes September as Kinship Care Month
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed September as Kinship Care Month. During this month SC DSS would like to take the time to recognize advocates who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to kinship caregiving families.
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DSS Announces Grant to SC First Steps to Improve Quality
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has granted a one-time request of $1.2 million in federal dollars to SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the First Steps 4K program.
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Online Purchases Launched for SNAP Households
Beginning August 5th, SNAP recipients in South Carolina will be able to use their EBT cards to make online purchases of eligible food items in response to COVID-19.
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DSS Extends Healthy Bucks Bonus Incentives
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced an extension of the Healthy Bucks SNAP bonus incentive through September 30, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for farmers markets, independent farmers, and some of South Carolina’s most vulnerable residents. In response to these challenges, DSS will continue to increase the maximum Healthy Bucks SNAP incentive amount to $15.00 from DSS for eligible purchases through the end of September. Previously, DSS announced the increased maximum for this program on May 15, 2020 which was originally slated to expire on July 31, 2020.
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