We have created a text version of the “Heartfelt Calling, 2022, Brochure”.Click the cover image or button to open the Text-Only Version. The original file was designed for printing and has a very large file size due to its images and high resolution. Too large to download here (293 MB) . If you need the printable version please request it.  Open PDF (File size: 16 MB)

NEW FOSTER HOME LICENSING AND ADOPTION APPROVAL REGULATIONS – FAQS Open in Reader As a Community Leader, you can recognize and help others recognize:

NEW REGULATIONS FOR LICENSED FOSTER HOMES AND APPROVED ADOPTIVE HOMESThe new regulations start on page 542 of the pdf and go to middle of page 557.

Parents will start getting monthly payments as soon as July 15. Go to article

All South Carolinians ages 16 and older are eligible for vaccination *The criteria above are subject to change. Most up-to-date criteria can be found athttps://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine *DSS asks to be informed when youth 16 and older refuse vaccination. DSS in consultation with the youth’s parents, foster parents, and GAL will consider case-by-case whether to authorize vaccinationwhen youth 16 and older refuse vaccination.

DSS efforts to strengthen families were highlighted in a recent article by The Annie E. Casey Foundation. The piece focused on DSS and other stakeholders’ work to build up our capacity for prevention. That’s done by providing earlier support and services to build family strength and avoid the need for involvement from the child protection system.