Resource hub
Resource Hub
Essential resources and support services for foster families.
Everything You Need in One Place
Access essential services, emergency contacts, and community resources to support your foster care journey.
Download: South Dakota Foster Parent Handbook
Download: Participant Resource Manual
Family Resources (HLC)
Comprehensive family support resources and links provided by the Human Learning Center to assist foster families with various needs.
Foster Closet
Free clothing, shores, and essential items for children in your care. Multiple locations across South Dakota with convenient hours and sizes for all ages.
WIC Support Services
Women, infants, and children program assistance including nutritional support. Office locations and application guidance for foster families.
Emergency & On-Call Support
24/7 emergency contacts, after-hours DSS support, crisis intervention services, and immediate assistance for urgent situations.
Economic Assistance
Connect to essential services, including medical care, food assistance, child care, utility support, financial assistance, and employment assistance
Foster Friendly App
A one-of-a-kind way to support and honor foster families as you do the hard work of caring for our most vulnerable kids.