The Department is charged with caring for children placed in temporary substitute care usually because of abuse or neglect. Plans are made for all foster children in an effort to return them to their natural parents, relatives, or if necessary, petition the court to free the children for adoption. Treatment goals are set by a child's family and his/her case manager in order to achieve reunification. Referrals are made to other agencies for counseling, parent training, and other services. Case managers monitor the family's progress and provide support and services for children in the agency's care. The program is monitored closely by the Family Court, by the Foster Care Review Boards and by Volunteer Guardians Ad Litem appointed for each case.

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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