Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

1310 Main Avenue S., Suite 101, Brookings, SD 57006

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

877-244-0864

Voice - To report abuse during regular business hours Intake

https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/

Application process

Call to report suspected abuse or neglect.

Service area

Description

Investigates child abuse and neglect cases by working with the State's Attorney, law enforcement, and community resources to determine extent of alleged child abuse or neglect. Other services include adoptions, licensing of foster homes, assessment services, case management, and intensive family services. To report abuse or neglect, during regular business hours dial 877-244-0864. After business hours, contact local law enforcement.

What's Here

Foster Home Licensing State Government Agencies/Departments Parenting Skills Classes Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response

Providing organization

South Dakota Department of Social Services

Offers a wide variety of services to the people of South Dakota including food cost assistance, temporary financial help, heating assistance and weatherization, child care assistance, and more.