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Contact: Brian Symmes, 803-673-9437
BSymmes@governor.sc.gov
Gov. Henry McMaster Creates accelerateSC, a Coordinated Economic Revitalization Plan
Governor Also Opens Public Beach Access, Limited Retail Businesses
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As we acknowledge this month in a number of ways across our communities, state and nation, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issues a proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Adjusting to life changes in response to COVID-19 may be overwhelming for children and adults. While families across South Carolina are doing the best they can to cope with school and workplace closings, we know that stressors like lost income, lack of child care, food insecurity, less access to healthcare and other resources, along with separation from social support systems, can take an emotional toll.
Download the Resource Guide at https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/ and test your knowledge at https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/protective-factors-in-practice/
DCA Staff,
The 2020 Census is well underway and it’s vital for the U.S. Census Bureau to get as complete a count as possible. It is important that we all respond, encourage our friends and family to respond, and ramp up our efforts as a community, state and a nation to ensure everyone is counted. According to recent Census 2020 reports, the national response percentage thus far is 44.5% and a 40.3% response rate for our state. We would all like to see these numbers increase, as Census data will entitle South Carolina to our fair share of vital federal funding.
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order No. 2020-21 "Home or Work" order in response to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina. View the order.
For immediate release
Contact: Brian Symmes, 803-673-9437
BSymmes@governor.sc.gov
Governor McMaster Issues “Home or Work” Order
Governor’s Order Also Places Occupancy Limitations on Essential Retail Businesses
Governor Henry McMaster issues an Executive Order regarding non-essential business closings in South Carolina.
The recently-enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act may affect you. Learn more about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act [PDF].
If you are a Department of Children’s Advocacy employee, please contact communications@childadvocate.sc.gov if you have questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.