Today we remember the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.--especially the injustice experienced by so many abused and neglected children-- and rededicate ourselves to be champions of advocacy, accountability, and service so that they may experience a brighter future.
Join us.
Join us at the 5th Annual DDSN Holiday Market!
Dec 5, 2024 | 🕒 10 AM - 2 PM
3440 Harden St Ext, Columbia, SC
Shop handmade gifts by local entrepreneurs with disabilities & special needs. Jewelry, decor, food trucks & more!
#DDSNHolidayMarket#HolidayShopping#ColumbiaSC
Riverbanks Zoo is hosting its first-ever Sensory Friendly Night!
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC
Enjoy dimmed lighting, lower music, quiet zones, and more for a sensory-friendly experience. See you there!
We're proud to participate in @sc_deptofadmn's Veteran's Virtual Career Fair tomorrow and currently have seven open positions. Register below, and review our jobs at https://t.co/XgYqFNkXnE
Have you signed up yet? The Veterans' Virtual Career Fair is Thursday, Nov. 14, for veterans to connect remotely with recruiters to learn more about current job openings. There's still time to register! https://t.co/1WmY5AkOlW #Veterans#CareerFair#SCCareers
Thank you to all veterans for your selflessness, bravery, and sacrifices. As we honor your service, we recognize the unique mental health challenges you may be facing. If you're experiencing a crisis, you are not alone. Help is available: https://t.co/R46hHxIMXN #VeteransDay
According to @SC_DSS, there are 28 counties available to receive Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits. Do you live in one of them? https://t.co/Hg8Qnj0Qih Registration opens Nov. 11 #SNAP#HurricaneHelene
Today is #ElectionDay, the last day to make your voice heard.
Polls are open until 7 p.m., and anyone in line at 7 will be allowed to vote, so please get out there! Find your polling location and get your sample ballots here: https://t.co/K9wyPup7Vu.
According to @SC_DSS, 210 children in the state’s foster care system are currently legally free for adoption and waiting for a permanent place to call home. Visit SC Heart Gallery to learn more about helping these children find their forever home: https://t.co/akmTqQrWHG
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 Check out our costume parade for tips on enjoying the festivities safely.
Stay safe and spooky! For more essential Halloween safety tips, visit the @US_FDA at: https://t.co/dLnm9ig1SG.
🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃👻
If you're not feeling festive today & would like support, 24/7/365 confidential help for mental health & substance use is available
🧡 Help yourself & share to help others https://t.co/jTAO1Q7SjI
#Halloween#Halloween2024#HappyHalloween
October is Safe Sleep Month! Let’s prioritize safe sleep practices for our infants by always putting them to sleep alone on their backs in an empty crib with only a tight-fitting sheet. Learn more:
https://t.co/PuTQAJoSfZ.
#SafeSleepMonth#BetterTogether
@purplemamabear@amandafwhittle Yes-our Continuum of Care division provides intensive care coordination through HFW. More info here: https://t.co/pZEG5vDUN2
Congratulations to Jennifer Burch who has been promoted to state director for the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, effective today!
Read more: https://t.co/kTKm7BKsPq
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional distress after Hurricane Helene, you are not alone. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Thank you to @scDAODAS for this resource.
DSS would like to congratulate Brandon Dulom! Brandon, case manager with Greenville County DSS, was recently named @scfpa_info's Social Worker of the Month for September. Thank you, Brandon, for your extraordinary service to our children & youth!
#DSSserves2024#ThisIsWhyWeWork
Sept. is recognized as FASDs Awareness Month. This month sheds light on the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the challenges individuals and families face who are living with FASDs. Learn more at https://t.co/rucp72wlsK.
@scDAODAS
Thank you @NormCannada and @UpstateTodaySC for raising awareness about the need to support children aging out of #fostercare. And thank you Kelly Liston at SHINE (https://t.co/QX65jev9je) for your advocacy. https://t.co/HMmHgPPuVN