Directory of Services for Women & Families in South Carolina

CHILD SUPPORT
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
The South Carolina Department of Social Services’
(DSS) Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED)
provides services to obtain child support money.
These services include finding the parent who is
not supporting the child, establishing and enforcing
child support orders and establishing the identity of
the father. Problems about property, custody and
visitation cannot be handled by the CSED.
Who Can Get Help Anyone who has custody
of a child and who needs help in getting support
payments may apply for services. Non-custodial
parents may apply to have paternity established or
to have their support order reviewed.
What is the Application Process Persons
applying for or receiving help under the Temporary
Aid for Needy Families (TANF) program
automatically receive child support enforcement
services. Those not receiving TANF must complete
an application form (there is a $25.00 fee).
Applications are available at county DSS offices,
and the county clerk court offices. You may also
call CSED at (803) 898-9210 or 1-800-768-5858.
CARING FOR TOMORROW’S CHILDREN
The Caring for Tomorrow’s Children program provides a
book with guidance and information to create awareness
and promote early and continuous prenatal care, wellchild
care, and immunizations. The book emphasizes the
importance of prenatal care that will assist in reducing
infant mortality and birth defects. The book also focuses
on immunizations and other preventive measures to assist
parents with keeping their baby healthy. Any woman in
South Carolina, regardless of location or income, who is
pregnant or who has a child under the age of one, can
get a Caring for Tomorrow’s Children book. The book is
free and can be obtained by visiting a doctor’s or health
care provider’s office, going to the health departments or
by calling the Care Line (1-800-868-0404). The Caring
for Tomorrow’s Children program is a public/private
partnership with the South Carolina Department of
Health and Environmental Control and Blue Cross
and Blue shield of South Carolina.
For more information, please check the services
listed under your county of residence in this
directory.
www.state.sc/dss/csed
CARE LINE
The CARE LINE is a toll-free statewide helpline. The
CARE LINE provides information about health care for
pregnant women, infants, and children. The CARE LINE
also links callers to resources that are available in the
community. If you or someone you know needs help
finding a doctor, getting transportation to a doctor or
health department, or finding services for children, the
CARE LINE is here to help. We also have resources for
families with children with special health care needs. Our
friendly staff is ready for your call!
1-800-868-0404
Problems… Confused… Questions… Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 7