South Carolina to End Use of Foster Children’s Social Security Benefits for State Costs

South Carolina to end use of foster children’s Social Security benefits for state costs

South Carolina will stop using foster children’s Social Security survivor benefits to offset the state’s foster care expenses.

South Carolina moves to end ‘orphan tax,’ preserving survivor benefits for foster kids

Governor Henry McMaster announced Tuesday that South Carolina will be joining a league of other states calling for an end to the practice of using Social Securi

South Carolina Ends Orphan Tax for Foster Children

South Carolina will stop using foster children's Social Security survivor benefits for state care costs, replacing $1.6 million for 301 kids.

Governor McMaster Announces South Carolina Will End “Orphan Tax” on Foster Children

Governor Henry McMaster announced today that South Carolina will join the states ending the practice of using Social Security survivor benefits belonging to children in foster care to help cover the cost of their care.