The Departments 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. DSS provides protective services for children and vulnerable adults, adoption, and foster care services.
What does DSS stand for in disability?
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What happens when DSS is called in SC?
After receiving a report of child abuse or neglect, Intake looks at all the available information and decides whether the report meets the state laws definition of child abuse and/or neglect. If it does, it is forwarded to Investigations so the family can be assessed.
What does CID mean in family court?
A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is a request for information in a non-criminal investigation. CIDs are issued before any formal complaint or lawsuit has been filed.
What does DSS mean in court?
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is required to investigate if they receive a report that a child has been mistreated. More particularly, DSS is looking for evidence of abuse, neglect, or dependency.
A DSS investigation in South Carolina usually takes up to 45 days to complete. The timeline may be extended if additional information or court involvement is required. This process involves gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and assessing the childs safety.
Related links
Does North Carolina have jurisdiction? GS 48-2-100.
Affidavit of Fees (DSS-5191). Final Decree of Adoption (DSS-5166) use date file stamped. Report to Vital Records (DSS-5167). If the adoptee is married, all
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