News & Announcements

November 10, 2022

December’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities

December’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities December 14, 2022 at 10:00am – 1:00pm DSS State Office / Room 307-310 / 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

October 20, 2022

SC Voucher Program Benefits Portal Coming 10/31/2022

Great News!!!! The SC Child Care Voucher Program is launching its new benefits portal effective 10/31/2022. This portal will allow parents to apply for child care assistance on-line.

October 19, 2022

October is National Safe Sleep Month

October is National Safe Sleep Month. Get to know the ABCs of safe sleep for infants.

September 14, 2022

Save the Date: Free virtual trainings for child care providers

The Division of Early Care and Education is sponsoring free virtual trainings through Children’s Trust of SC for child care providers.

September 7, 2022

FDA Public Health Alert – Mothers Touch Formula

The FDA issued a public health alert on September 6, 2022, advising parents and caregivers not to buy or give Mothers Touch Formula to infants under their care.

August 31, 2022

New CDC resources for educators related to monkeypox

FAQs from Schools, Early Care and Education Programs, and Other Settings Serving Children or Adolescents about monkeypox.