Department of Social Services
Note: In the U.S., a state's Department of Social Services is usually responsible for protecting children from harmful treatment, helping people to adopt children, and providing advice and support to families and children who need it.
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“DSS.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/DSS. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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