The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is an agency dedicated to strengthening families in South Carolina by providing services and support to children and youth in need. DSS offers foster care services for children who cannot safely remain in their homes due to neglect and abuse, with a particular emphasis on finding foster parents for teenagers.
In addition to foster care, DSS provides permanency options such as Kinship guardianship and Child Only TANF for relatives caring for children under 18. The agency also offers resources for child support, adoption, and food assistance programs like SNAP, demonstrating a commitment to the well-being of children and families in the state.
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