Department of Social Services

State of South Carolina

Official Website: https://dss.sc.gov/

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is a cabinet agency with the State Director appointed by the Governor of South Carolina with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Department has offices in each county and regional offices for Adoptions and Child Support Services.

The Department’s mission is to serve South Carolina by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, helping individuals achieve stability and strengthening families.

Forms & Documents

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Form Title Topics
Abandoned Infants Form for Safe Havens Child Protective Services
ABC Child Care Program CPS/FC Child Care Referral Form ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Fair Hearing Process Notice ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program FFN Child Care Certification ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program FFN Child Care Enrollment and Agreement ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program FFN Provider Business Procedures ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program FFN Provider Health and Safety Grant Reimbursement Request ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Guardianship/In Loco Parentis Verification ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Handbook for Parents ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Important Notification to Provider Family Independence
ABC Child Care Program Level A and B Provider Business Procedures ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Level A and B Provider Enrollment Form ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Level A and B Provider Rate Form ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Level A Provider Agreement ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Level B Provider Agreement ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Level C Provider Business Procedures ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Level C Provider Enrollment and Agreement ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
ABC Child Care Program Level C Provider Rate Form ABC Child Care Program, ABC Child Care Program
Administrative Disqualification Hearings Individual Provider Rights/Civil Rights
Adoption Guidelines and Steps to Adoption Adoption Services

Contact Information & Office Locations

41 - 47 of 47 contact points

Richland County DSS

Address:
3220 Two Notch Rd.
Columbia, SC 29204

Phone numbers:
  • (803) 714-7300 (Main)
  • (803) 714-7435 (Foster Home Licensing)
  • (888) 828-3555 (Heartfelt Calling Foster Home Licensing)
  • (888) 711-7095 (Midlands Region Adoptions)
Fax numbers:
  • (803) 714-7301 (General Information Fax)

Saluda County DSS

Address:
P.O. Box 276
613 Newberry Hwy.
Saluda, SC 29138

Phone numbers:
  • (864) 445-2139 Main
  • (800) 616-1309 (SNAP/TANF Services (DSS Connect))
  • (803) 898-8157 (Foster Home Licensing)
  • (888) 828-3555 (Foster Home Licensing (Heartfelt Calling))
Fax numbers:
  • (864) 445-7088
  • (864) 445-7088 (SNAP/TANF (Fax)

Spartanburg County DSS

Address:
630 Chesnee Hwy.
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Phone numbers:
  • (864) 596-3001
  • (888) 828-3555 (Foster Home Licensing (Heartfelt Calling))
  • (864) 282-4730 (Upstate Region Adoptions)
  • (888) 839- 0155 (Upstate Region Kinship Care)
Fax numbers:
  • (864) 596-3141
Hours of operation:
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sumter County DSS

Address:
105 N. Magnolia St.
Sumter, SC 29151

Phone numbers:
  • (803) 773-5531
Fax numbers:
  • (803) 778-2058
Hours of operation:
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Union County DSS

Address:
200 S. Mountain St.
Union, SC 29379

Phone numbers:
  • (864) 429-1660 (main)
  • (843) 413-6465 (Resource Family Unit/Foster Home - Main)
  • (877) 670-3576 (Resource Family Unit/Foster Home - Toll Free)
Fax numbers:
  • (864) 429-1664
Hours of operation:
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Williamsburg County DSS

Address:
121 Hampton Avenue
PO Box 389
Kingstree, SC 29556

Phone numbers:
  • (843) 355-5411
  • (877) 670-3576 (Resource Family Unit/Foster Home - Toll Free)
  • (800) 616-1309 (SNAP/TANF Services (DSS Connect))
Fax numbers:
  • (843) 355-0913
  • (843) 355-0911
Hours of operation:
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

York County DSS

Address:
933 Heckle Blvd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Phone numbers:
  • (803) 909-7446 (main)
  • (803) 684-2315 (main)
  • (800) 616-1309 (SNAP/TANF Services (DSS Connect))
  • (888) 839-0159 (Midlands Region Kinship Care)
Fax numbers:
  • (803) 684-8103
Hours of operation:
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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