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

181 - 200 of 302 forms

Form Title Topics
Medical Report Form for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parent Human Services
Medical Statement for Child Human Services
Medical Statement for Household Members Human Services
Memorandum of Agreement on Criminal Records Checks for Child Caring Institutions, Group Homes and Child Placing Agencies Program Development
MEPA Educational Materials Adoption Services
Monitor Responsibility Child And Adult Care Food Program
Monthly Claim for Reimbursement Summer Food Service Program
Multi-County Listing Claim for Reimbursement Food Stamps
Multiethnic Placement Act Adoption Services
Non-Custodial Parent's Application for Child Support Services Child Support Enforcement
Notice Adoption Services
Notice for Parent Locate Service Child Support Enforcement
Notice of Change in Child-Placing Agency's Foster Family Home License Children, Family And Adult Services
Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices Adult Services
Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices Acknowledgement Adult Services
Notice to Foreign Consul of Child Protection Proceedings Child Protective Services
Notification of Eligibility Determination for Refugee Resettlement Program Financial Assessment
Notification Regarding Psychotropic Medication Human Services
NYTD Services Provided by the Youth's Placement Provider Human Services
Openness Checklist for Birth Parents 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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