SC Social Services

Reports of stolen SNAP benefits are being made not only in South Carolina but across the country. Congress at the federal level did not reauthorize or provide federal funding to continue the SNAP Fraud Reimbursement Request Process past December 20, 2024. Therefore, the agency…

DSS is committed to helping individuals gain skills, training, work, or experience that will increase self-sufficiency.

The “Healthy Bucks” program allows SNAP recipients to obtain additional fresh fruits and vegetables when they use their SNAP benefits to purchase fresh produce at participating Healthy Bucks vendors. SNAP recipients who purchase at least $5 with their SNAP EBT card at…

On Thursday, July 24th, DSS State Director Tony Catone recognized June & July Employees of the Month. He acknowledged each employee and thanked them for their #competencecouragecompassion in serving the citizens of SC. #DSSserves2025 #StrengtheningFamilies #BetterTogether (June…

Remember to keep your children safe near the water this summer. Life jackets are the best way to prevent your child from drowning. Ensure they wear a life jacket around open water, such as lakes, oceans, or waterways. #WaterSafety #BetterTogether

Mark your calendar for the National Night Out Kick-Off Event! Join us on July 26th for lots of fun activities! ✨It's FREE!✨ #TeamRCSD

See this Instagram photo by @childrenstrustsc instagram.com/p/DMYI1qRRK3o/…

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), helps low-income households to stretch their income to purchase food. View the flyer for more information and visit the SNAP Portal to apply/view your benefits. benefitsportal.dss.sc.gov/#/ccbi/ccbiinq…

ATTN HAPPENING TOMORROW: Orangeburg and surrounding counties. A FREE dental care event for uninsured adults is being held Saturday. Click the link to learn more. wltx.com/article/news/h…

On Wednesday, July 16, Tony Catone, DSS State Director, and Dawn Barton, Interim Deputy State Director of Child Welfare Services, paid a visit to Miracle Hill Ministries in Greenville. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing extensive services to adults in the form…

Any activities near a body of water pose many dangers to a child. Learning water safety measures can reduce the risk of injury: -ALWAYS watch your child in and around water - Learn emergency water protocol - Educate your child on water safety Learn more at…

ATTN: Orangeburg and surrounding counties. A FREE dental care event for uninsured adults is being held this Saturday. Click the link to learn more. wltx.com/article/news/h…

Ready to lead a team of dedicated attorneys? The @SC_DSS is seeking a General Counsel to advise on legal matters and supervise legal research. Apply by July 24 at bit.ly/4nJ627l. #SCCareers #NowHiring

As the days get warmer and families head to the pool, beach, lake, or river, adults should remember to keep children safe in the water. Here are a few tips that can help parents reduce the risk of young children drowning this summer. #WaterSafety #BetterTogether

Thanks to our partnership with the @SCDCNews, inmates have recorded more than 1,000 books for their kids as part of Riley’s Readers created at The Riley Institute at Furman. Through Riley's Readers, parents and grandparents behind bars record bedtime stories for their kids.…

DSS would like to congratulate Erica Way with the Sumter County DSS office! She was recently named South Carolina Foster Parent Association's Social Worker of the Month for July. Thank you, Erica, for being a true champion for the children you serve! #DSSserves2025…

Congratulations to Keniyah Price, eligibility specialist with the Cherokee County DSS office. She was recently named Employee of the Month for the month of July. Thank you for always being a team player. #ThisIsWhyWeWork #StrengtheningFamilies #DSSserves2025

SCDC inmates have recorded 1,000 books for their kids as part of Riley’s Readers, a program created at a @rileyinstitute workshop & partly funded by a grant from @SC_DSS. This is such an important part of nurturing relationships between parents & children. wyff4.com/article/moms-b…

Don't believe the lies: Some say drinking a little wine when pregnant is safe, but research says differently. The CDC states that all types of alcohol can be harmful to the fetus and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) - so don't risk it. Learn more at…

In January, five family child care homes and nine child care centers became newly-licensed through the Child Care Licensing program! Make an impact by opening a licensed child care program in your community. Learn more at bit.ly/3OikEIg. #SCChildCare #BetterTogether

All DSS Offices are closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025 for a state holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, July 7th, 2025. For a listing of all state holidays, please visit admin.sc.gov/services/state…