South Carolina Department of Social Services

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Strengthening Families

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Foster Care

South Carolina has a critical need for foster families.

We currently have only 1,263 foster homes and 2,782 children who need a home. Learn more.

Child Support

More Than Just Money

Child Support Services Division helps children count on their parents for the financial and emotional support they need to be healthy and successful. Learn more.

Notices

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Replacement SNAP Benefits

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Current Closings / Information

Emergency Information for Child Care Providers

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News

Notice of Abandonment - Newberry
Notice of Abandonment - Greenwood
Court Grants Approval SC Department of Social Services Class Action Settlement
Notice of Abandonment
Emergency Information for Child Care Providers

Join us in our mission to strengthen South Carolina's families.

DSS is currently hiring more than 100 positions in key jobs in child welfare. All of our child welfare positions offer you a chance to give back to your community. These positions offer many options to help care for the community.

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