
Department of Children's Advocacy
The South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy (SCDCA) is an independent state agency dedicated to ensuring children receive adequate protection and care through services or programs offered by a number of departments within state government. SCDCA includes Continuum of Care (COC), the Foster Care Review Division (FCRD), the Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) and the South Carolina Heart Gallery (SCHG).
- Courts and Legal Agencies
- Family and Social Agencies

Department of Commerce
The mission of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC Commerce) is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians.
- Economic Agencies

Department of Consumer Affairs
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is the state consumer protection agency.
- Economic Agencies

Department of Corrections
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDOC) protects citizens by confining offenders in controlled facilities.
- Public Safety Agencies

Department of Education
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDOE) oversees public education, teacher certification and adult education.
- Education Agencies