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Earn While You Learn | Teddy Bear Den

500 S. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Eligibility
Pregnant, referred by participating agency (WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid) or their health care provider. Women can register even after they have had their child since the Den assists participants until their child is two years old. All pregnant teens are automatically eligible.
Hours
11:00am - 1:00pm (CT), Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm (CT), 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9:00am - 11:00am (CT), 1st Saturday of the month
Interpretation services
Spanish
Application process
Applications can be completed while at the Teddy Bear Den, during a WIC appointment, or at health care provider appointments.
Service area
Lincoln County, SD Minnehaha County, SD

Other Information

Payment Options

  • Free

Age Group

  • Adults (25-64)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
​ An incentive and education based program for limited income pregnant teens, women and families. The goal is to promote healthier pregnancies, healthier babies and an overall healthier community. Those who qualify and participate in the programs may earn teddy credits which can be exchanged for new baby items, such as baby clothes, blankets, bottles, highchairs and strollers. Volunteers work hands-on with the women enrolled in assisting them with registration, counting and spending their teddy credits or points, picking out new baby items and possibly carrying incentive items to their cars.
Last assured
02/17/2026
Providing organization
Teddy Bear Den

Provides incentives and rewards to limited income women in exchange for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.