DSS Recognizes National Social Workers Month

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) recognizes March as National Social Workers Month. “Having a month dedicated to recognizing social workers gives us a chance to thank our case workers not only for their hard work, but their heart work and dedication to families we serve,” said DSS State Director, Susan Alford.

DSS Division of Early Care & Education and the USC Women’s Basketball Team Partner for the 5th Annual Health & Fitness Game

February 13, 2018 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care & Education recently hosted the Fifth Annual Health & Fitness Game Sunday with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC.

SCDSS Names New Oconee and Anderson County Directors

January Employees of the Month Named

February 12, 2018 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected of them, and in doing so, demonstrates our core principles of competence, courage, and compassion.

SC DSS Marks February as Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 – Gov. Henry McMaster has declared February 2018 as Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month in the state, which gives the South Carolina Department of Social Services the chance to highlight the agency’s Adult Advocacy Division.

DSS Selects Employees of the Month for December

January 5, 2017 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected of them, and in doing so, demonstrates our core principles of competence, courage and compassion.