Please read the following information carefully on SNAP benefits for November 2025 for eligible and approved households in South Carolina. https://t.co/RgjFXWMHcD

Recently, Tony Catone, DSS State Director, along with several other DSS leaders, attended the Man 2 Man Fatherhood Initiative event in Florence, South Carolina. Man 2 Man helps fathers and young men learn how to be positive, present, and consistent in the lives of their children.

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Congratulations to Shirley Thompson, teacher at Devine Care Center in Charleston, for being recognized by @Live5News as October's Child Care Hero of the Month in the Lowcountry! https://t.co/tb4JqWIhvv

Congratulations to Myra Price for being recognized as the Child Care Hero of the Month in the Midlands! Price is a teacher at Washington Street UMC Child Development Center in Columbia, which is an A+ rated ABC Quality program. To learn more about ABC Quality, visit

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

All DSS offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th. For a listing of all state holidays, please visit https://t.co/ShPuAWzctW

Congratulations to Sylvia Gogins, teacher at Small Impressions CDC in Taylors. She has been recognized by @wspa7 as November's Child Care Hero of the Month in the Upstate! https://t.co/4YTidEuQPJ

Officials with the Spartanburg Regional Health System in Spartanburg County recently accepted an infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The SC Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act provides a

DSS would like to congratulate Andrea Duffie, Foster Care Team Lead for the Hampton County DSS! She was recently named @scfpa_info's Social Worker of the Month for November. Thank you, Andrea, for being a true champion for the children you serve! #DSSserves2025 #ThisIsWhyWeWork

In October, four family child care homes and nine child care centers became newly licensed through the Child Care Licensing program! There is a growing need for more child care programs in South Carolina. If you are interested in becoming a licensed child care provider, visit

As of November 1, 2025, 389 public adoptions have been finalized in South Carolina. There is still a need for loving homes for youth, teens, sibling groups, & medically fragile children. Learn more on how you can create a permanent family connection for a child in need of a

Staffing shortages in child care have a profound impact on families and communities. Melissa Starker, director of SC Endeavors, and Amber Rogers, director of Palmetto Preschool in Myrtle Beach, recently joined @WBTWNews13 to discuss these challenges and how DSS is working to

Abuse of SNAP benefits is not a victimless crime. Fraud, waste, and misconduct hurts everyone. If you suspect abuse of benefits, contact the Office of Inspector General or call 1-800-694-8518.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The @SC_DSS is hiring for a variety of positions statewide! Find your next career in child welfare, family services or other essential roles. Apply now at https://t.co/pbjcmXqMNz. #SCCareers #DSS #PublicService

Community Resource Center to host another grocery distribution Wednesday

Congratulations to Dawn Wood, investigations specialist with the Cherokee County DSS office. She was recently named Employee of the Month for the month of November. Thank you for always being a team player. #ThisIsWhyWeWork #StrengtheningFamilies #DSSserves2025

Sherrie Dueno, ABC Quality project manager, and Tia Smith, an ABC Quality parent, recently sat down with @WSPA7 to discuss resources available to families through ABC Quality. Learn more about ABC Quality at https://t.co/NTVfgE9Zcl. https://t.co/3kX58FjBYY

The South Carolina SNAP participation numbers for October 2025 are now available. For a full county-by-county breakdown, please visit https://t.co/CqfTi2bQST.