South Carolina § 43-5-1110 - Definitions.

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§ 43-5-1110. Definitions.

As used in this article:

(1) "Family Independence" or "Aid to Families with Dependent Children" or "FI" or "AFDC" means cash payments or stipends paid to individuals who meet established eligibility criteria.

(2) "Department" means the South Carolina State Department of Social Services.

(3) "Welfare" means cash assistance payments through the Family Independence program formerly known as the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program which must be provided as a stipend to assist families to become employed.

HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 102, Part II, SECTION 1, eff June 12, 1995; 1997 Act No. 133, SECTION 9, eff June 11, 1997.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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