South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaims November 2020 as National Adoption Month with an emphasis on older youth in foster care. More than 150 children in the state’s foster care system are legally free for adoption and awaiting a permanent place to call home - a forever family. The Department of Children's Advocacy works closely with the South Carolina Department of Social Services and The Heart Gallery in support of adoption efforts. 

(SCGOV) Release - Governor Henry McMaster Takes Additional Action to Slow Virus Spread - Adds Restrictions on Restaurants, Government Buildings, Crowd Sizes.

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(SCGOV) Statement by Gov McMaster: SC Unemployment Rate Drops from 12.4% to 8.7% as 105,000 return to workforce in June.

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Contact: Brian Symmes, 803-673-9437
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Gov. Henry McMaster Declares New State of Emergency, Lifts Restrictions on Bowling Alleys, Retail Capacity Restraints
AccelerateSC Provides Extensive Guidelines on Re-Openings

In response to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order No. 2020-35 [PDF].

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th. The governor also announced that beginning on May 4th, restaurants throughout South Carolina may provide outdoor customer dining service in addition to existing take out, curbside, and delivery services.

Check out the resources available through South Carolina Department of Mental Health (DMH)!  

Did you know that DMH operates the largest Telepsychiatry Program in South Carolina? Click here to learn more.  

Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order No. 2020-29, extending the State of Emergency related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for 15 days. View this executive order on the Governor's website. 

You can help! South Carolina law encourages all persons to report suspected child abuse and neglect. If you witness or suspect a situation that threatens the safety and well-being of a child or vulnerable adult, please call: 888-CARE4US (888-227-3487)

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Contact: Brian Symmes, 803-673-9437
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to Participate in AccelerateSC Meeting
Governance Component Meeting Today