Persons who come to the attention of the Department of Social Services in need of protective services are those who are potentially abusive of their children or who are suspected of having abused or neglected their children. DSS caseworkers assess reports of child abuse/neglect to determine their validity. This includes determining whether the child is "at risk" of being abused or neglected and determining the family's need for support services.

Intervention in child protection cases requires that a worker have both a working knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities and resource development skills. Sometimes this treatment intervention requires the temporary placement of children out of their home(s) to ensure their safety. Child protective services caseworkers also provide information and referral services to families requesting assistance not related to abuse/neglect.

If you need to report possible abuse or neglect, or have a question about reporting possible abuse or neglect, please call:

Keith A. Frazier, Pickens County Director,
212 McDaniel Avenue, PO Box 158, Pickens, SC 29671-0158
(864) 898-5810 / (864) 898-5819 (fax)

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