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SC DSS Announces August Employees of the Month

The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month programs recognize staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage, and Compassion.

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Notice of Abandonment - Spartanburg

Officials with the Spartanburg County Department of Social Services report that an infant was recently placed with a local fire department under the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, or Daniel’s Law.

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Notice of Abandonment - Charleston

Charleston County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant was born August 25, 2018, abandoned at Trident Medical Center and placed under the protection of Safe Haven with medical professionals on August 25, 2018.

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Notice of Abandonment - Georgetown

Georgetown County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant was born August 22, 2018, and placed under the protection of Safe Haven with medical professionals at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital on August 22, 2018.

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SC DSS Names Employees of the Month for July

The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month programs recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage, and Compassion.

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Meacham Steps Up As Acting State Director

DSS Chief of Staff, Joan Meacham will serve as acting state director of DSS following Alford’s retirement.

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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..