South Carolinians who need financial assistance may be eligible to receive help through the Department of Social Services’ Assistance Programs:

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (cash assistance, employment and training services);
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps, employment and training services);
• Food and Nutrition Programs (emergency food assistance, programs for seniors, healthy eating activities); and,
• Child Care Scholarship Program (formerly known as the SC Voucher Program).

These programs are designed to strengthen families and maintain financial stability.