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

Browse all Department of Social Services government forms

21 - 40 of 302 forms

Form Title Topics
Adoption Preservation Adoption Services
Afterschool Snack Program Child And Adult Care Food Program
Afterschool Snack Program Site Information Form Child And Adult Care Food Program
A Guide to Key Regulations Child Care
And Justice for All (SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
Applicant/Recipient Information Questionnaire Family Independence
Application for a Child-Placing Agency's Foster Family Home License Children, Family And Adult Services
Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals in Adult Care Food Programs Family Nutrition Programs
Application for IV-E Eligibility Financial Assessment
Application for License Program Development
Application for Participation for Child Care and Adult Day Care Centers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP Child And Adult Care Food Program
Application for Participation for Child Care Homes Child And Adult Care Food Program
Application for Renewal of License Program Development
Application for the FI Program, SNAP Program and Refugee Assistance (RA) Program Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
Application for the Food Stamp Program Simplified Application for the Elderly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
Application to Foster Care/Adoption Adoption Services
Application to Operate a Child Care Facility Child Care
Assessment of Applicant Participation in Foster/Adoptive Training Human Services
Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation Under Title VI, Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended Program Development
Assurance of Compliance with the Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994 (MEPA Program Development

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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