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Unplanned Pregnancy Support and Help | Many Hearts Unplanned Pregnancy Support

Caseworkers work with women who are going through an unplanned pregnancy. Support services are available to clients at no-cost. Includes: options counseling, evidence-based decision making, adoption planning, adoption parent selection, parenting preparedness program & courses, before & after birth support, mental health counseling, Medicaid & WIC applications, transportation assistance, case management, job application & resume writing, help with difficult family or partner communication, community & state resource connection, and referrals related to housing, substance use, and domestic violence.

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Pregnancy Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Parenting Skills Classes
Preadoption Counseling and Support
Coalition Building
Family Counseling
Medicaid
Postadoption Counseling and Support
Parent Counseling
Case/Care Management
Gas Money
General Counseling Services
Adoption Evaluation/Placement
Conjoint Counseling
WIC

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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.

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

Family Visitation Center | Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota

Family Visitation Center (FVC) is available to parents and their children as a resource for families seeking a wide range of services in the process of custody and visitation litigation. The safety and comfort of the child is of utmost importance. Services include supervised visitation, supervised phone calls, safe exchanges, common sense parenting classes, and responsive parenting classes.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Specialized Information and Referral
Parental Visitation Facilitation

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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.

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

Earn While You Learn | Teddy Bear Den

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.

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Baby Clothing
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Formula/Baby Food
Parenting Skills Classes
Children's Clothing

Counseling Center | Youth & Family Services

Crisis intervention, assessments, counseling, and case management services that help young people and their families overcome challenges and pave the way for an improved quality of life. Provides support to individuals suffering from mental health issues, alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and crime victimization. Support is also provided to individuals struggling with personality development and relationship issues. Therapists specialize in: Individual, family, and group therapy Play, art, and sand therapy Marriage and relationship counseling Treatment for depression, anxiety, and behavior issues Trauma Stress and anger management Chemical dependency treatment and prevention Level 1 alcohol and drug evaluation and treatment Suicide crisis intervention Treatment for youth with problematic sexual behaviors Additional Services Parenting classes Mind-Body workshops Domestic violence program Mental health consultations and trainings Equine Assisted Therapy Group Mental Health Evaluations Child abuse survivor program Telehealth sessions available. Prefer first session in person. Classes and Workshops are conducted through Family Support and Advocacy Services Department.

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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Expense Assistance
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Play Therapy
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Parenting Skills Classes
Relapse Prevention Programs
Mental Health Screening
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
General Counseling Services
Individual Counseling
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Central Intake/Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Group Counseling
Family Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
Equestrian Therapy
Anger Management
Parent Support Groups
Telemental Health
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Parent Counseling
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
General Mental Health Support Groups
General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Residential Treatment Facility Licensing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Parenting for Positive Self-Worth | Gathering Well, The

An 8-week program focusing on learning a variety of parenting strategies designed to help adults parent their children in a way that promotes healing from exposure to trauma. In addition, parenting strategies are designed to help parents establish a positive self-worth in their children.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Parenting Materials

Strengthening Families | Lutheran Social Services - Statewide

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based family skills training program for high-risk and general population families. Parents and youth attend weekly SFP skills classes together, learning parenting skills and youth life and refusal skills. There are separate training classes for parents and youth the first hour, followed by a joint family practice session the second hour.

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Life Skills Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Youth Development

Counseling Services - Spearfish | Catholic Social Services

Provides individual, marital, and family counseling with a focus on addiction recovery (including evaluations), abuse, healthy relationships, unplanned pregnancy, adoption, and birth parents. Youth prevention program focuses on issues of addiction, violence, promiscuity, and suicide. Variety of educational workshops available. Offers free counseling services to ranchers and producers facing stressful times. Adoption services offers domestic and international adoption services, including, but not limited to: support for individuals coping with the many emotions and decisions that come from choosing adoption; providing birth parents have the opportunity to interview and select the adoptive family; working under the provisions of Baby Moses law; and providing home studies and training for potential foster parents/homes. Pregnancy Counseling supports mothers as they experience the many emotions and decision that come with facing an unplanned pregnancy and help find the options that will work the best. Assistance with medical costs associated with pregnancy may be available. Some infant items are also available (layettes, infant clothing, etc.). Licensed social workers are available to travel and meet mothers involved in a crisis situation. Crisis pregnancy meeting sites will be kept confidential and be convenient for the mother. Start Making It Livable for Everyone (SMILE) classes for separating and divorcing parents with children under the age of 18, designed to: inform parents how to better understand the effects of divorce; assist parents to understand the needs of their children; help parents learn what they can do to create a nurturing and safe environment so their children can recover and feel good about themselves; inform parents how to prevent destructive game playing that is common among divorce; help parents gain problem solving skills; and let parents know they are not alone. Other programs include: Lakota Circles of Hope, Disaster Relief, and Uplifting Parents.

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Conjoint Counseling
Foster Home Licensing
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
General Counseling Services
Individual Counseling
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Family Counseling Agencies
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes
Child Abuse Counseling
Faith Based Counseling
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Pregnancy Counseling
Postadoption Counseling and Support
Family Counseling
Preadoption Counseling and Support
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Anger Management
Divorce Counseling

Support Groups | Avera

Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - For individuals that have gone through or may be undergoing a transplant. Cancer Caregiver Support Program - Open to all caregivers who care for loved one with any type of cancer diagnosis. Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - Parents can learn the skills necessary to minimize difficulties for their children as their roles change from spouses to co-parents. The group is for divorcing parents who have children. Cost is $130.00 for 8 week course or (2) 4 week courses; includes the cost of workbook. Diabetes Support Group - Covers topics and support related to diabetes. Open to the patient and their family/significant other Infant Loss Support Group - 6 week series support group for families who are grieving the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Childbirth (in person or online class), caring for a newborn, breastfeeding, multiple blessings classes Weight Loss Support Group - For people who have had any weight loss procedure or are considering one (both online and in person)

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
Medical Information Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Diabetes
Co-Parenting Workshops
Internet Support Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Workshops/Symposiums
Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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.

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

CHILD Services Community Classes | Sanford Health

Provides the following community classes and courses: Baby Basics: Learn the essential skills needed to take care of a new baby in this fun, informative, hands-on class. Topics covered include newborn appearance, hospital procedures, eating and sleeping, baby cues and crying, calming techniques, and health, safety, and signs of illness. Breastfeeding Preparation: This class helps mom and partner understand the breastfeeding process and the benefits to both mom and baby Family and Friends CPR: Course is designed for people who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones. The presumption is that class participants complete this course mainly for the rescue of family members or friends. New Baby and Me: A time to gather with other moms and talk with experts. Topics covered include baby temperament, infant massage, safety, postpartum adjustment, attachment and slings, and more. Positive Parenting (Ages 0-5): Offers parents an opportunity to learn parenting techniques. Responsive Parenting (Ages 0-3) : A six week class series covering responsive parenting strategies. Covered topics include the parent and child relationship, the unique child, temperament, and responding to your child's needs. Understanding Me Up to Age 3: Provides education to understand young children and their behaviors.

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General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes

Educational Programs | Catholic Social Services

Common Sense Parenting Class: Classes are interactive and include videotaped examples to watch, rather than a lecture format. In order to receive a certificate for class attendance, all participants must attend the first session, and be present for five out of six classes. For more information, or to register please call. Pre-registration is required. Group Mental Health Education Presentations: Offers presentations to youth groups or civic organizations. Topics cover a wide range of mental health issues from alcoholism and the family to stress management. SMILE: Education program for separating and divorcing parents with children under the age of 18, designed to inform parents how to better understand the effects of divorce; assist parents to understand the needs of their children; help parents learn what they can do to create a nurturing and safe environment so their children can recover and feel good about themselves; inform parents how to prevent destructive game playing that is common among divorce; help parents gain problem solving skills. To register visit website. Visit website for more information about specific workshops offered. ​

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Parenting Skills Classes
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus
Workshops/Symposiums
Co-Parenting Workshops

Autism Support Services | Autism Society of the Black Hills

An all volunteer organization which enables all families and other associated with an autistic, Aspergers' or Pervasive Development Disorder to have access to support groups, meetings, and additional information and resources. Affiliate of the Autism Society of America. Services include Support group meetings, Summer sports camp, Referral services, Email support, and Life skills support.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Special Interest Camps
General Mental Health Support Groups
Parents of People With Disabilities
Summer Camps
Parenting Skills Classes
Disability Awareness Training
Therapeutic Camps
Disease/Disability Information
Parent Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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

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

Parenting Classes, State of South Dakota | South Dakota Unified Judicial System

Parenting classes have changed from local rules (varying by circuit) to statewide rules. These rules detail general requirements that parents in divorce, custody, and visitation (parenting time) cases. Please visit website for more information.

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State Government Agencies/Departments
Co-Parenting Workshops
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Parenting Skills Classes

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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

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

Common Sense Parenting Classes | Child and Family Resource Network

A free learning opportunity of 6 classes designed for parents and individuals that engage with school-aged children, kindergarten through 12th grade. Parents who have accurate information about development, temperament, and social and emotional growth are more likely to experience increased satisfaction and enjoyment in parenting their school-age children. Participants will learn how to reduce family stress, support success in school, diminish yelling and fighting, reduce problem behavior, enrich relationship with child, and increase confidence as well as child's.

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Parenting Skills Classes

Earn While You Learn | Bella Pregnancy Resource Center

An educational program designed to help parents become the best parents they can be, while at the same time giving them the opportunity to earn some of the items necessary to meet the physical needs of their babies. As parents learn valuable information on pregnancy care and parenting skills, they earn Mommy Money and Man Bucks to use in the Baby Boutique for items such as clothing, furniture, and baby items.

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Children's Clothing
Formula/Baby Food
Baby Clothing
Parenting Skills Classes
Prenatal Care
Diapers

FACE Program | Enemy Swim Day School

An early childhood/parental parent engagement program for American Indian families in BIE-funded schools. Program services integrate language and culture, and provide resources and support for families with children from prenatal to grade 3. Goals of the program include supporting parents/primary caregivers as their child's first and most influential teacher, to increase family literacy, to strengthen family-school-community connections, services for the early identification of children with special needs, parent engagement, whether it be full-time, part-time, or flex-time status, and to promote lifelong learning. Family and Child Education Program (FACE) offers school readiness home-based program, assessments, center-based setting, meals and transportation provided for center-based families, parenting skills, adult education / GED completion, and career planning, college preparation, job readiness.

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Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Cultural Heritage Groups
Preschools
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Cultural Heritage Programs
Pediatric Developmental Screening
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes
Head Start

Adult Education Classes | Love INC of the Black Hills

Offers practical classes on topics such as finances, parenting, Christianity, nutrition, and marriage. These classes will provide incentives for people when homework is completed and life goals are achieved. Each quarter's class is at a different partnering church. Life INC classes are held in the evening and provide a free meal as well as a free children's ministry/care.

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Workshops/Symposiums
Nutrition Education
Relationship Workshops
Career Counseling
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Financial Literacy Training
Parenting Skills Classes

Mental Health Services | Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services

Community outpatient mental health facility. Provides mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. Services include but are not limited to psychiatric care and evaluations, children's services, group and individual counseling, play therapy, aggression management, and more.

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Home Based Mental Health Services
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Individual Counseling
Play Therapy
Case/Care Management
Anger Management
Telemental Health
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Community Mental Health Agencies
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Clinical Psychiatric Evaluation
Geriatric Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Health Facility Licensing
General Counseling Services
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Parenting Skills Classes

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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

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

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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

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

Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

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

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