South Carolina Department of Social Services

SC DSS Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month

Columbia, SC - April 5, 2018- Each April, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) joins Children’s Trust of South Carolina, the state’s affiliate organization for Prevent Child Abuse America, and other statewide and local leaders in acknowledging Child Abuse Prevention Month. In fiscal year 2017, there were 17,662 victims of child abuse and neglect in South Carolina. This public health issue has been linked to a wide range of costly medical, emotional, psychological and behavioral problems into adulthood.

SCDSS Names New Orangeburg County Director

March 21, 2018 – Officials with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) recently named Brian Gotses as Orangeburg County Director. He started his new position on March 2, 2018.

Celebrating Child and Adult Care Food Program Week

March 9, 2018 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) recognizes March 11 through March 17 as CACFP Week. The federally funded program provides meal reimbursements to child and adult care centers, child care homes, afterschool programs and emergency shelters for serving nutritious snacks and meals.

SC DSS Selects February Employees of the Month

March 9, 2018 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month programs recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.

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.

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