Licensing Agency
South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS)
License: Standard license for Residential Group Care Organizations for Children
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Promote safe, stable, humane environment for children
- 2
Provide adequate supervision, mental/physical health supports, safe facilities, learning opportunities
- 3
Comply with State and Federal law
- 4
Caregiver is employee/contractor under facility control with unsupervised contact with children
- 5
Written care plan to meet specific goals and needs
- 6
Child is under age of twenty-one
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://dss.sc.gov/
Fees & Costs
Facilities with less than 10 children: $3,480.00|Child Placing Agency Renewal: $1,880.00|Private Homes Under Child Placing Agency Supervision Renewal: $12,928.00
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.