South Carolina Department of Social Services

14/09/2026

ATTENTION SENIORS: Start redeeming your Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition program vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at local authorized farmers’ markets. All vouchers should be used before October 15. Find out more at: https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/food-and-nutrition-programs/senior-farmers-market/

14/09/2026

DSS is excited to recognize September as Kinship Care Month in South Carolina. Cameo Holmes, Kinship Program Coordinator, explains how kinship care offers a safe and stable environment for children and youth in need. Learn more about Kinship Care Month by visiting: https://dss.sc.gov/child-well-being/kinship-care/

14/09/2026

Interested in becoming part of an organization that protects, stabilizes and strengthens the lives of individuals and families in South Carolina? The South Carolina Department of Social Services has a variety of open positions available at bit.ly/3OlR1Gs.

10/09/2026

Congrats to the following DSS professionals who received the GPS in Action Award for September. The award recognizes Child Welfare Services professionals who exemplify the GPS vision & values, guiding principles, & core practice skills in their daily work.

10/09/2026

ATTENTION SENIORS: Start redeeming your Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition program vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at local authorized farmers’ markets. All vouchers should be used before October 15. Find out more at: https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/food-and-nutrition-programs/senior-farmers-market/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUPpeFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXpIQmVlUTk2d0RvMWhOOFJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7EPZhzXEvEtsv3iSXg3hnNgabXxdGf-XRepegSuqsKlO2CWZqLyR7Z-QUP4_aem__WINUlunhL8isyroQBj4og

10/09/2026

In August, five family child care homes and thirty child care centers became newly licensed through our Child Care Licensing program! If you're passionate about helping children learn and grow, consider opening a licensed child care program. Visit scchildcare.org to learn more.

10/09/2026

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.

10/09/2026

Last chance to sign up! Your next mission could be public service. South Carolina state agencies are hiring, and they want to meet veterans and military spouses at the 2026 Veterans Virtual Career Fair. Register now: bit.ly/2026SCVVCF.

09/09/2026

In accordance with state law, DSS is notifying the public of a safe surrender of an infant under Daniel’s Law. Officials at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence County recently accepted an infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Click the link to learn more:
https://dss.sc.gov/news/infant-safely-surrendered-in-florence-county-under-safe-haven-act/

09/09/2026