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South Carolina Department of Social Services The official page of South Carolina Department of Social Services, Strengthening Children & Families. Do not report cases of abuse or neglect on Facebook.

If you are or want to be, a DSS provider, contractor, or vendor, find important information about doing business with SCDSS on our “Procurement” page here:
dss.sc.gov/about/procurement/

SC Foster Parents are HEROES! Visit our “Foster Care” webpage to learn how you can make a difference for a deserving child: dss.sc.gov/child-well-being/foster-care/

In accordance with state law, DSS is notifying the public of a safe surrender of an infant under Daniel’s Law. Official...
28/08/2026

In accordance with state law, DSS is notifying the public of a safe surrender of an infant under Daniel’s Law. Officials at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Georgetown County recently accepted an infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Monday, August 24, 2026. Click the link to learn more:
https://dss.sc.gov/news/infant-safely-surrendered-in-georgetown-county-under-safe-haven-act-2/

ATTN SNAP RECIPIENTS: The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) has received a notice from the U.S. Depar...
27/08/2026

ATTN SNAP RECIPIENTS: The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) has received a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting that the Healthy Food SC demonstration project for households receiving SNAP benefits in South Carolina, which SCDSS was prepared to begin on August 31, 2026, be postponed with a new implementation date of November 1, 2026. A copy of the directive from the USDA is available here: dss.sc.gov/media/u1hgnog5/sc-start-date-letter-82126.pdf

It's Market Day at DSS! Ellerbe Vegetable Farms is selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and boiled peanuts at the DSS State...
27/08/2026

It's Market Day at DSS! Ellerbe Vegetable Farms is selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and boiled peanuts at the DSS State Office located at 1535 Confederate Avenue.
They will be here from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you can’t make it today, we will see you next Thursday!

Choosing not to consume alcohol during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant is one of the best ways to protect your...
26/08/2026

Choosing not to consume alcohol during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant is one of the best ways to protect your baby’s health. There’s no safe amount of alcohol to consume while pregnant, so don't risk it! Learn more at dontriskitsc.com.
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The SC Child Care Scholarship Program continues to support families across South Carolina. While new applications are pa...
25/08/2026

The SC Child Care Scholarship Program continues to support families across South Carolina. While new applications are paused, more than 20,000 children continue to receive scholarships. View details and future updates at scchildcare.org.

21/08/2026
21/08/2026
On Thursday, August 20th, DSS State Director Tony Catone recognized August Employees of the Month. He acknowledged each ...
20/08/2026

On Thursday, August 20th, DSS State Director Tony Catone recognized August Employees of the Month. He acknowledged each employee and thanked them for their in serving the citizens of SC.


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Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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(803) 898-7601

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