South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 1520
Columbia, SC 29202-1520
803-898-7318

State Website http://www.state.sc.us/dss/adoption/
Photolisting http://www.sc-adopt.org/intropics.htm

Foster home regulations- not available online, consult your local social services agency

Medical Assistance- http://www.dhhs.state.sc.us/dhhsnew/index.asp

ICPC
Division of Human Services
Department of Social Services
PO Box 1520
Columbia, SC 29202-1520
803-898-7523

WIC- Yolanda Kennedy, Assistant Director
Division of WIC Services
South Carolina Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Mills/Jarrett Complex
P.O. Box 101106
1751 Calhoun Street
Columbia, SC 29201-2911
toll-free in-state: 1-800 868-0404
email: kennedyb@dhec.sc.gov
website: http://www.scdhec.net/health/mch/wic/index.htm

You must wait a minimum of 6 months before petitioning for adoption.

Basic rates:

Age	Rate
0-5	$312
6-12	$339
13-18	$405

Children may receive an accelerated monthly subsidy payment based on a "difficulty-of-care" rate. It is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the child.

Credits: Kelly L. Killian