Temporary Healthy Bucks SNAP Incentive Increase
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, the South Carolina Department of Social Services will be increasing the maximum Healthy Bucks SNAP incentive amount to $15.00 from May 15, 2020, to July 31, 2020.
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Infant Surrendered Safely Under Safe Haven Act
Infant Surrendered Safely Under Safe Haven Act
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Federal Grant Renewed to Continue SC’s Strides in Early Education
The SC Department of Social Services recently received positive news that a federal grant will be renewed to help the state continue expansion of early learning programs. The renewal grant provides $11 million per year, for up to three years, through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.
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SNAP Recipients in Areas Impacted by Tornadoes to Receive Automatic Replacement of Benefits
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced counties and zip codes eligible to receive automatic replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits under a federal waiver granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
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SCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month
May marks National Foster Care Awareness Month and provides an opportunity for the South Carolina Department of Social Services to draw attention to the need for foster parents across the state.
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SC DSS Marks Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
In fiscal year 2019, There were 10,474 children in founded investigations of child abuse or neglect in South Carolina.
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