6 week, 12-hour program of instruction, videos, and role play that helps parents develop and practice skills to: give clear message to their children, effectively use praise; change behavior through the use of consequences; prevent and correct negative behaviors; and help children learn self-control techniques.

Coordinates resources and referral services for young families. Facilitates case management services and dedicates its efforts to providing parents with support during their childbearing and child-rearing years to focus on the important of health families. Offers the following prenatal and parenting education classes: Childbirth Class: Provides childbirth information. Topics include warning signs and progression of labor, relaxation breathing and other relaxation techniques, comfort and pain management, and newborn care. This is a 3-hour, in-person session. Breastfeeding Class: Provides education to families on the advantages of breastfeeding, guides them on getting started, addresses common issues, discusses milk storage, and offers tips for returning to work. This is a two-hour, in-person session. Sibling Readiness Class: Provides siblings and their parents or caregivers valuable information about becoming a big brother or sister. Tours of the Avera St. Mary's Women's Center may be available to learn about the place where mom and the new baby will stay. This class is especially appropriate for children 3 years of age and older. Common Sense Parenting Class: Provides parenting education to parents or caregivers with children and adolescents of all ages who want to enhance their parenting skills. Skills learned can be used with any parenting style and with any single parent, two-parent, or multi-parent set of rules. Topis covered include parents as teachers, effective praise, teaching self-control, preventing teaching, and corrective teaching. Participants will learn how to reduce family stress, support success in school, diminish yelling and fighting, reduce problem behavior, increase confidence, and enrich their relationships with their children. SMILE (Start Making it Livable for Everyone) Class: An educational program for separating/divorcing parents with minor children. Helps parents to better understand the effects of separation and divorce, the needs of their children, and the roles in promoting their children's healthy adjustment to separation or divorce. This program is approved by the judicial system for parents involved in custody or visitation cases. Pregnancy Education and Support for Teens: Provides prenatal education about nutrition and exercise, decision making skills, building self-esteem, adoption information, educational planning, Lamaze breathing and relaxation techniques, parenting skills, tour of an Obstetrics Wing, and newborn care. Young women are invited to attend and bring their family supporters to learn more about labor, delivery, and parenting a newborn. Parenting Education and Support for Teens: Provides parenting education about the challenges of parenting, child care, nutrition and medical care, play and discipline, community resources, goal setting, school and/or work, decision making skills, coping skills, communication and relationships, and finance and legal concerns. Young moms, their babies, dads, and family supporters are invited to attend.

Education for youth ages 10-18 and their respective families. Provides evidence-based curricula on personal responsibility, healthy relationships, healthy lifestyles, and reproductive health. Educates young people on both abstinence and contraception; and how each can prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

ZoeCare seeks to meet the needs of women and men experiencing an unplanned pregnancy through free and confidential pregnancy resources. Services include Pregnancy Testing, Limited Obstetric Ultrasound, Pregnancy Options Counseling, Lactation Counseling, Pregnancy and Parenting Education, Baby Supplies, STI Testing and Treatment, and Abortion Pill Reversal.

Offers a variety of counseling services for individuals, families, couples, or groups, including Individual, couples, and family therapy, Group therapy and education groups, Mental health assessments and evaluations, Counseling for victims of crime (including all types of child abuse), and EAP (employee assistance program) counseling.

The Discover Your Child at Home Program (DYC) is a family training program that takes place where the child feels most comfortable, in their own home. The DYC staff meets with parents and together determining areas to focus on. The DYC staff then provides parents educational activities that promote child development, while offering them ideas and support regarding various situations and behaviors. This program strives to provide a positive and educational foundation for children ages 0 to 6 years old. Some topics addressed Child Friendly Environments, Daily Routines - Feeding, Dressing, Behavioral Issues, Potty Training, Setting Limits, Language and Communication Skills, Relationship Development, and Developmentally Appropriate Environments.

8-week classes hosted by local area churches and offered every quarter of the year, please check website for current location and time. Topics include Finances, Parenting, Life Skills, Addiction, Nutrition, and Christianity. Meal, childcare, and transportation provided. Text "register" to 605-939-7402.

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.

Responds to the needs of individuals in the Mitchell area affected directly or indirectly by mood-altering chemical use or dependency through a wide variety of services including treatment needs assessments, detoxification, intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment, first offender DUI courses, adolescent and adult aftercare, adolescent treatment, anger management, moral recognition therapy (MRT), relapse prevention courses, parenting classes, strengths group, CBISA, readiness group for federal probationers, referrals, group and individual therapy, transitional living, and continued care.

Sanford Children's Parenting Services offers a variety of services and resources to get answers to everyday parenting questions. Services are geared toward enhancing the development, health, and safety of children in eastern South Dakota. Provides empowerment to families, caregivers, and people who directly impact the lives of children. Also provides parenting resources through New Baby in Home services, Getting to Know Baby Better resources, and parent navigation to support parents on the parenting journey.

Early Intervention Program that serves children from birth - 36 months with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. To schedule a developmental screen, contact the local service coordinator.

ZoeCare seeks to meet the needs of women and men experiencing an unplanned pregnancy through free and confidential pregnancy resources. Services include Pregnancy Testing, Limited Obstetric Ultrasound, Pregnancy Options Counseling, Lactation Counseling, Pregnancy and Parenting Education, Baby Supplies, STI Testing and Treatment, and Abortion Pill Reversal.

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.

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.

Men empowering men through fatherhood with support, connection, and experience, so they can give fully to themselves, their children and community. Services include fatherhood classes, coaching, non-custodial support group, and father support groups.

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.

A non-profit relief organization that is supported by churches, organization, local businesses, and individuals. Provides the following services - 24/7 helpline answered by trained advocates, Free pregnancy tests and follow-up support, Ultrasound and confirmation of pregnancy, Diapers, wipes, and other items provided within Earn While You Learn program (until child turns 4), Fatherhood program (until child turns 3), Referrals to community resources; medical, financial, housing, and adoption, Parenting classes - open to anyone pregnant, or with infants or toddlers up to age 3, Post abortion support, Sexual integrity and abstinence education, and Volunteer opportunities at events.

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.

Provides insight and information regarding typical behaviors and the stages of development in children. From birth to their first day of school and beyond, Avera's Family Life Educators are available to help every step of the way. Offers a variety of training opportunities for parents, babysitters, and child care centers/providers. Training and classes include personalized Childcare Provider Training, Babysitting Classes for Tweens aged 10-13, and Home Alone Class for children ages 9-13. The Temperament Project can help better understand a child and can help choose appropriate techniques that fit a child's unique approach to life. Completing a Temperament Profile will give an individualized graph containing details of the child's characteristics in each of the 9 Temperament Traits. Contact Avera's Family Life Educators to discuss the Temperament Profile, free of charge.

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.

Offers a variety of counseling services for individuals, families, couples, or groups, including Individual, couples, and family therapy, Group therapy and education groups, Mental health assessments and evaluations, Counseling for victims of crime (including all types of child abuse), and EAP (employee assistance program) counseling.

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.

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.

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.

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)