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1. Saving your applications and working on them later.
2. View the status of your applications.
3. Renew your benefits every year with only a few clicks.
4. Scan and submit documents online without having to mail them.

Child Care Scholarships

The Child Care Scholarships Program helps families afford child care so parents may work, go to school, or get job training. If you are working, in school, or in training and meet the income guidelines based on your family size, you may qualify for child care scholarships. Income Guidelines - Child Care Scholarships - SC Child Care Services

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You may apply for Child Care scholarships by clicking on the green button below:

    
South Carolina Client Eligibility System - SCCES
SCCES is an online portal for South Carolinians to apply for food and cash assistance programs. This is a fast, easy, and secure way to apply for benefits-anytime and anywhere!
Before you apply, complete a short eligibility form to see what benefits you might receive.
You can apply right now for South Carolina food and cash assistance programs.
SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, serves as the foundation of America's national nutrition safety net by working to end hunger and improve the health of low-income households... Learn More
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), formerly known as Family Independence (FI) and Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), is a time-limited program that assists families with dependent children when families cannot provide for their basic needs... Learn More
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
The South Carolina Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Program was established to provide income assistance to refugees who do not meet qualifications for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)... Learn More
Pathways Scholarship Program

PATHWAYS is an employment and training program that provides scholarships to SNAP clients who wish to further their education and to gain skills and certifications that can lead to employment.

In order to apply for scholarship, you must have an open SNAP case.

You can apply right now for the Pathways Scholarship Program.

Internship Program

DSS provides a work atmosphere that encourages active participation on the part of students in helping this organization fulfill its overall goal to ensure the safety and health, and well-being of children and adults, helping individuals achieve stability and strengthening families. We are committed to providing interesting and challenging work opportunities as well as a pleasant, helpful work environment. Learn More