Department of Social Services

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

101 - 120 of 302 forms

Form Title Topics
CSFP Authorized Representative (Proxy) Designation Form Financial Assessment
Current Faith-Based Facility List of Children Child Care
Custodial Parents Application for Child Support Services Child Support Enforcement
Daily Record for Week of Summer Food Service Program
Declaracion Financiera Child Support Enforcement
Declaracion y Autorizacion para Participar en el Proyecto de Solicitud Combinada de Carolina del Sur (SCCAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
Declaration and Consent to Participate in the SCCAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
Developmental Milestones Chart Human Services
DHEC-Fire Inspection Request: Child Care Facility Child Care
Director/Staff Evidence of Non-Conviction and Statement of Compliance Child Care
Discipline Agreement Human Services
Domestic Violence Human Services
DSS Transportation Log Children, Family And Adult Services
Education and Health Passport Foster Care
Education Encounter Form Foster Care
Elderly Simplified Application Project Brochure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
Elderly Simplified Application Project Letter Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
Emergency Procedures for Child Care Providers Child Care
Emergency Shelter Food Program (ESP) Facility Information Form Financial Assessment
Emergency Shelter Placement Authorization Human 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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