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Abuse, Neglect, and Foster Care
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
Title 16 and Title 20: South Carolina's Statutes on Criminal Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
By: Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
Top 10 Things Lawyers Can Do About Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
This web page lists 10 important activities lawyers can do to fight domestic violence in their communities.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
Divorce and the Law
(Separate Website)
Brochure discussing grounds for divorce, family courts, separation, agreements, equitable division, custody and visitation, support, and more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Immigrants and Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Out-of-Home Abuse and Neglect Investigations
(Separate Website)
DSS is mandated by law to investigate reports of the abuse and neglect of children who reside in or receive care or supervision in residential institutions, foster homes and child care facilities
By: SC Department of Social Services
Questions to Ask Before You Hire An Attorney for a Domestic Violence or Family Law matter
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about hiring an attorney, fees and costs associated with taking legal action, and more.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Sex Offender Registry
(Separate Website)
You may search the registry by name, city, county, or ZIP code.
By: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division
What Should I Do…?
(Separate Website)
Checklist for preventing and coping with sexual assault.
By: Sexual Assault Resource Center
You. Yes You.
(Separate Website)
A special brochure for Employees of DDSN and Contract Providers about preventing abuse.
By: SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Adoption Powerpoint A powerpoint about the adoption process and the different types of adoption.
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Casa de Experanza
(Separate Website)
Our mission is to mobilize Latinas and
Latino communities to end domestic violence.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Safety Plan Are you in an abusive relationship? Plan ahead so you can leave safely
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Filing For An Order of Protection Manual
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Types of Domestic Violence Protection Orders of Protection vs. Restraining Orders
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Adoption Options At-a-Glance: A Companion Guide for Families
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet provides basic information about adoption options in a table format. It focuses on the choices between domestic and intercountry adoption, domestic infant or foster care adoption, and licensed private agencies, independent adoption, or facilitated/unlicensed agencies. A description of how the placement process will vary for each type of adoption is provided, including agency oversight, termination of parental rights, child characteristics, cost, and potential wait times.
By: U.S. Department of Human and Health Services
Adoption Options: A Fact Sheet for Families
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet provides basic information about adoption options. It focuses on the choices between domestic and inter-country adoption, domestic infant or foster care adoption, and licensed private agencies, independent adoption, or facilitated/unlicensed agencies. A description of how the placement process will vary for each type of adoption is provided, as is a list of resources.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Adoption Powerpoint A powerpoint about the adoption process and the different types of adoption.
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Adoption Services
(Separate Website)
By: SC Department of Social Services
Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
(Separate Website)
Written for pregnant women who are considering placing their child for adoption, this fact sheet provides practical information about adoption alternatives. It describes the benefits of counseling and reviews the different types of confidential and open adoption arrangements. Tips for working with adoption agencies, independent attorneys, and adoptive parents are included. Special considerations for babies of color also are discussed.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Brochure 2475 - Important Information About Nonrecurring Costs for Parents Who Have Adopted a Child
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
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