South Carolina Code 63-7-30. Seeking assistance
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 63-7-30
- Child: means a person under the age of eighteen. See South Carolina Code 63-7-20
- Child protective services: means assistance provided by the department as a result of indicated reports or affirmative determinations of child abuse or neglect, including assistance ordered by the family court or consented to by the family. See South Carolina Code 63-7-20
A person seeking assistance in meeting child care responsibilities may use the services and facilities established by this chapter, including the single statewide telephone number and local child protective services where available. These persons must be referred to appropriate community resources or agencies, notwithstanding whether the problem presented involves child abuse or neglect.