S.C. Code § 63-7-2720
There is created within the Department of Social Services an extended foster care program for eligible children, as the term "child" is defined in Section 63-7-2710. An eligible child is under the placement and care responsibility of the department while participating in the program. The department must provide placement in a licensed foster family home, childcare institution, or in an approved or licensed supervised independent living setting. The department shall adopt rules and promulgate regulations as necessary to implement the extended foster care program.
S.C. Code § 63-7-2720
2022 Act No. 143, Section 3, provides as follows:
"SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and is contingent upon funding in the general appropriations bill."