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Report A SNAP/TANF Change SC Voucher Benefit PortalAnnouncing a new and convenient way for families to apply for child care assistance, upload documents, track application status and more! Learn More 2022 Summer Pandemic EBTSouth Carolina obtained approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service to issue 2022 Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to eligible K-12 students. Summer K-12 P-EBT benefits will be issued on new P-EBT cards and should be delivered to eligible students on or before September 16, 2022 by regular mail. Parents may use the P-EBT search portal to check the status of previously approved benefits. Find more information in the 2022 Summer K-12 Pandemic EBT Frequently Asked Questions document. Celebrating our work with South Carolina’s child care providers impacting children and families for 30 years! Learn More SNAP Emergency Allotments to continue beginning August 1, 2021The federally-approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments (supplements) to all South Carolina SNAP households will continue effective August 1, 2021. Learn More Online Central Registry and Database SystemSCDSS announces the state’s new Online Central Registry and Database System for conducting SC Child Abuse and Neglect Registry background checks. Learn More Child SupportGood news! The Child Support Customer Service Portal gives parents a secure way to apply for child support and access important case information – any time, any day! Learn More Child Welfare Services TransformationBest Outcomes for Children and FamiliesDo you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form here with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy. How do I speak to someone at DSS CT?DSS Client Information Line and Benefits Center. Call 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632) (TTD/TTY 1-800-842-4524 for persons with speech or hearing difficulties). Follow the prompts to get the information you need.. What does the CT Department of Social Services do?provides federal/state food and economic aid, health care coverage, independent living and home care, social work, child support, home-heating aid, protective services for older adults, and more vital service areas.
How do I contact a social worker in Virginia?Social Services - Home Office. Ask VDSS.. (804) 726-7000 (Main Agency) (800) 552-3431 (SNAP Hotline). How do I contact a social worker in California?Appeals and State Hearings (800) 952-5253. ... . Child Care Hotline (877) CHILD99 or (877) 244-5399. ... . Civil Rights Hotline (562) 908-8501. ... . Emergency Management (800) 980-4990. ... . In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Telephone Applications (888) 944-IHSS (toll-free within Los Angeles County only) or (213) 744-IHSS.. |