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Notice of Abandonment Florence

Florence County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant was surrendered and placed under the protection of medical professionals at McLeod Regional Medical Center on May 4, 2019.

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SCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month

May marks National Foster Care Awareness Month. It 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 Names Employees of the Month

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 System Will Be Down for Maintenance

March 8, 2019 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services will be conducting scheduled maintenance of the online portal that allows clients to submit electronic SNAP and TANF applications starting at 5 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019.

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SC DSS Acknowledges Employees of the Month January

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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South Carolina Issuing March SNAP Benefits Early

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will be issuing March Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early in order to reduce the time between payments for recipients who received their February benefits early because of the federal government shutdown.

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Best Outcomes for Children and Families

Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form here with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy..