Getting Started
- Application for Foster Care/Adoption
A copy of the application all foster and/or adoptive parents need to fill out to begin the foster/adoption process. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of South Carolina. - County DSS Offices
Contact information for county DSS offices. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in South Carolina. - Licensed Private Child Placing Agencies
List of licensed, private child placing agencies in South Carolina courtesy of Adopt Us Kids. - Pre-Service Training Information
Contact a DSS agency in your county for more information on pre-service training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in South Carolina. - Regional Agency Contacts
Contact information for regional DSS offices. - Adoption Information
Adoption Information by state - Understanding South Carolina’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements - Steps to Adoption
DSS outlines the steps to adoption. FAQ of adoption
Searching for Children
- South Carolina Heart Gallery
Click View the Gallery to view waiting children in South Carolina by region. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on South Carolina to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting South Carolina children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information on ICPC process in South Carolina, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select South Carolina to view more information on adoption assistance in South Carolina, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Bethany Christian Services’ Post-Adoption Support
Post-adoption services provided by Bethany Christian Services. - Carolina Adoption Services
Provides post-adoption services to families living in South Carolina. Families do not need to use CAS as their home study provider in order to receive post-adoption services. - Post-Adoption Services
Contact your regional DSS office for more information on post-adoption services in your area. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in South Carolina. - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care Treatment Centers
A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment - Counseling Resources
A compiled list of counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in treating children - Kinship Care
Kinship programs and information through DSS - Medical Resources
South Carolina Health and medical resources - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD State FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues. - Nurturing Attachments Training
Center for Child and Family Health training programs - Online Support Groups
A list of Online Support Group Resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A List of Activities for Kids.
Home Study Service Providers
- Carolina Adoption Services
Home Study Service Provider - Abby’s One True Gift
Home Study Service Provider - Nightlight Christian Adoptions
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