Start hereFront door
GetCareSC (ADRC / front door)
Start here for South Carolina aging & disability resources and referrals.
South Carolina
South Carolina resources for caregivers
These are South Carolina entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports, job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportSupport
Family Caregiver Support Program (SC)
Caregiver supports and services coordinated through the SC Department on Aging network.
RespiteBreaks
Respite options
Respite availability varies locally. Start with GetCareSC and use the national respite locator as needed.
Medicaid LTSSWaivers
Medicaid LTSS: waivers / CLTC
SCDHHS waiver and long-term services and supports information (criteria apply).
Self-directedGetting paid
Self-directed services (program-specific)
Some waivers include self-directed services (program-specific; criteria apply). Review waiver details and ask your case manager.
Work & leaveJob support
Job-protected leave (FMLA)
Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) overview and guidance.
Benefits portalApply
Apply for benefits (Medicaid + other)
Online pathways to apply for Medicaid and other benefits.
SafetyAPS
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Long-term careOmbudsman
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (SC)
Advocacy and complaint assistance for residents of long-term care facilities.