Neglect cases rising in the Aiken area
Police and social services outline how emergency protective custody works and the quest to keep children safe. DSS aims to create safety plans and treatment strategies after EPCs, with 45 days to decide on action. Foster care and adoptive options are pursued when needed, while urging community help and early reporting.
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Aiken Department of Social Services
Austin Scott
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Social Services
EPC
Aiken
Anne Laver
Aiken County
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Children’s Place
Peggy Ford
Aiken retirement home sold to Georgia investor
Aiken County moves toward finalizing the sale of the Mattie C. Hall retirement home to a Georgia investor with proceeds going to a restricted fund. Officials say no public funds financed construction and bond repayment relies on hospital revenue, while the county considers road and indigent care uses.
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Aiken Retirement Home
Georgia
Aiken County
Pruitt
NHC
Butler
Mattie C. Hall
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