The document outlines South Carolina's Drug Endangered Children Guidelines. It discusses the need for a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the safety and well-being of children found in drug environments. The guidelines provide procedures for coordinated response by law enforcement, medical professionals, DSS and others to investigate the scene, assess and care for the children, and pursue legal action against caregivers when appropriate. Identifying and protecting drug endangered children is important to prevent long-term physical, emotional and developmental harm and reduce costs to taxpayers for medical care.