Michelle H., et al. v. McMaster Progress Report: South Carolina Department of Social Services (October 1, 2025–March 31, 2026)

This report assesses the progress of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) in meeting the requirements of the Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) in Michelle H., et al. v. McMaster and Catone, for the period of October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. The report has been prepared by court-appointed independent Monitor Judith Meltzer with the assistance of Monitor staff and is presented to the Honorable Richard M. Gergel, U.S. District Court Judge, the Parties to the lawsuit, and the public.