The United Way of Kershaw County
110 East Dekalb Street
Camden, S.C. 29020
Phone: 803.432.0951 or
803.425.8533
Fax: 803.425.4616

Kershaw County Department of Social Services

110 E. Dekalb St. Suite 1 C

Camden, SC 29020

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1107

Camden, SC 29021

Phone: (803)432-7676

Fax: (803)425-6075

Web Site: www.state.sc.us/dss
Email Address:

Agency Director	Jeanne W. Hanna County Director Phone: (803)432-7676 jeanne.hanna@dss.sc.gov
Type of Agency	State government
Geographic Area Served	Kershaw County
Business Hours	Mon - Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Program/Service	Family Assistance provides families with temporary assistance while developing their job skills needed for employment. Food Stamp Assistance raises the nutritional level among low-income families. Adult Protective Services helps protect adults who are unable to protect themselves due to age or disability, and are in danger of neglect, exploitation or abuse. Child Protective Services helps protect children who are in danger of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental injury or physical, medical or educational neglect. Foster Care supports the medical, social, educational and psychological needs of children placed in the custody of Kershaw DSS. Foster Home Licensing recruits, provides orientation and training to families who desire to become foster parents.
Eligibility criteria	Income eligible children & adults Abused/neglected children & adults Income & Criteria based upon state and federal requirements.
Paperwork required	Application or Referral required. Criteria varies by program.
Application process	Application by appointment Walk-in Mail-in Referrals
Service Fees	None
Funding support sources	State Federal
Time from Application to Service Initiation	Varies according to Program
Other comments	Agency Mission: To ensure the safety and health of children and adults who cannot protect themselves, and to assist those in need of food assistance and temporary financial assistance while transitioning into employment.