South Carolina Department of Social Services - Dorchester County
Address
216 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 821-0444
AKA:
Dorchester DSS
Description:
Agency provides:
*Adult protective services
*Home and Group Home Licensing
*Child care expense assistance - ABC child care program
*Children's protective services
*Adoption services and foster care services
*Benefits Screenings & Applications - SNAP & TANF
*Safe havens for abandoned newborns
*Summer food service programs
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Intake Process:
Call, walk-in or apply for Benefits online
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
Spanish services available
Eligibility:
Residents of Dorchester County
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 19, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
216 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
Physical
201 Johnston Street
Saint George, SC 29477
Contacts
Primary Contact
Kristi Bear
County Director
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(843) 821-0444
Fax
(843) 875-2380
Foster Home Licensing
(843) 953-9586
Foster Home Licensing (Heartfelt Calling)
(888) 828-3555
Lowcountry Region Adoptions
(800) 922-1518
Lowcountry Region Kindship Care Coordinator
(888) 854-4277
Saint George Branch Office
(843) 563-9524
Legal Status:
Governmental
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