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Lawsuit claims South Carolina DSS endangers children
A federal suit filed Monday alleges South Carolina's Department of Social Services fails to provide basic health care and proper attention to children in care due to foster-home shortages and high caseloads. It names Children’s Rights, the SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center, and attorney Matthew Richardson, seeking class-action status for thousands of youths. The complaint cites a 16-year-old with 12 placements in eight years and cases of denied therapy, abuse, and separation from siblings. DSS declined comment. Governor Haley advocates a new agency direction with more staff, training, and better coordination with law enforcement and mental health professionals.
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