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March 21, 2023

May's Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting

May's Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities May 17, 2023, from 10:00am – 1:00pm DSS State Office / Room 307-310 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

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March 3, 2023

April's Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting

The Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities will meet on the following dates: Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Friday, April 21, 2023, at 10:00am – 1:00pm | DSS State Office / Room 307-310 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

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February 28, 2023

Celebrate CACFP Week 2023!

Celebrate CACFP Week! March 13th - 17th

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