SC DSS Names May Employees of the Month

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

Notice of Abandonment - Greenville

June 28, 2018 - Greenville County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant was born June 24, 2018, and placed under the protection of Safe Haven with medical professionals at Greenville Memorial Hospital on June 26, 2018. Upon the information and belief of the agency, the child falls under the jurisdiction for “Daniel’s Law,” the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act.

SC DSS Announces April Employees of the Month

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns to a County Near You

May 31, 2018 -- The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns this summer with the goals of supplementing the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and supporting South Carolina's small farmers.

Healthy Bucks Returns to Help Stretch Produce Budgets

May 11, 2018 – The incentive program that allows SC SNAP recipients to double their SNAP dollars to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets or from participating farmers returns this summer. Administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, the Healthy Bucks Incentive Program features 30 vendors in 20 counties this year. One of our many goals is to provide accessibility and additional benefits to our clients in obtaining healthy, local and non-locally grown nutritious foods.

SC DSS Names March Employees of the Month