Children's Home Society of South Dakota

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Children's Home Society of South Dakota

Children's Home Society (CHS) is South Dakota's oldest human services, nonprofit organization. We Mission
To prevent, treat and heal trauma. We choose kindness.

Vision
A world that stands up to trauma where all people are safe, healthy and resilient. Values
We are better together. We collectively steward the mission and resources of Children’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHS) and work together to shape the future for children, families and our community. We bring out the best in ourselves and others by cultivating an environment of growth, understanding

and respected. We are tenacious. We do whatever it takes to live our mission and light a path forward for children and families facing adversity. Programs & Services
- Bright Start (Nurse-Family Visitation)
- Children’s Inn (Domestic Violence Shelter)
- Children’s Home Child Advocacy Center (Forensic Interviews)
- Residential Treatment
Black Hills Children’s Home and Owen School
Sioux Falls Children’s Home and Loving School
- Community Based Services (Foster Care and Adoption)
- Prevention, Training and Education

09/07/2026

Enjoy the last days of summer!

09/04/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 8 for Session 1 of our September Learning Series — Conversations on Access to Lethal Means with Guest Presenter Machelle Kocer

The first session in the Prevention, Protection and Resilience learning series is designed to help healthcare providers, social service professionals and community members learn how to safely intervene with individuals at risk of su***de by reducing access to lethal means such as fi****ms and medications. Guest presenter Machelle Kocer is the Community Engagement Partnership Coordinator at the Sioux Falls VA and a member of the Su***de Prevention Team, where she builds community partnerships to advance Veteran su***de prevention efforts. A social worker for 30 years, including 19 years at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center, she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and is dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families.

Learn more and register at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07d59N0

09/02/2026

Thanks so much to Mobility for the generous donation through the ROAD Forward program! Shown here, from left, are Cade, Wyatt, and Madysen from Enterprise Mobility with CHS Director of Development Andrew Hewitt. The company selected CHS to receive funds because of our work with children. We're grateful for your support!

09/01/2026

The smiles didn’t stop last Friday at Sioux Falls Schulte Subaru! Our 2026 Caring For The Kids Car Raffle winner, Janelle Janssen, picked up the keys and drove home in her brand-new Crystal White Pearl 2026 Subaru Outback Limited!

Congratulations, Janelle, and thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in this year’s raffle! A special thank you to Schulte Subaru for donating the car and helping make this raffle possible. Your generosity and kindness make a difference for the children and families we serve.

08/28/2026

We’re not sure who had more fun at the fair—the kids or our staff! From carnival rides and games to plenty of laughs along the way, everyone had a blast soaking up all the excitement of the Central States Fair.

A huge thank you to the Central States Fair for opening their gates early and giving our kids the chance to experience all the joy that the fair brings. We’re grateful for your generosity and for helping make this special day possible!

08/27/2026

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is excited to announce a new Therapeutic Day School coming to Aberdeen, creating new opportunities for students who need additional behavioral, emotional, and educational support to thrive. This unique K-8 program will provide small class sizes, individualized instruction, behavioral supports, and integrated therapeutic services to help students build confidence, develop new skills, and achieve success. As one of our founding team members, you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture, practices, and future of this innovative program while making a lasting impact on children and families. Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07tcPJ0 to learn more.

08/21/2026

Join us on Tuesday, July 28 for Session 2 of our August Learning Series — Building Resilience Starts with Self-Care (Back-to-School Educator Support)

Finish the month with a practical training focused on understanding stress, trauma and resilience. Learn how adverse experiences impact behavior and brain development and gain effective tools to support yourself and the children you work with. Explore simple, actionable strategies to regulate emotions, build connections and promote well-being.

Learn more and register at https://na2.hubs.ly/H06FDNL0

08/20/2026

Thank you to our friends at Barnhart Crane and Rigging - Sioux Falls, SD for investing in our mission! Your generous support helps us provide services our children and families need to navigate a path toward hope and healing.

We are grateful for your partnership and the difference you are making for our clients and the community!

08/19/2026

At Children's Home Society, we offer on-site therapeutic schools for children ages 4-14 in residential care. We also offer day school programs using the same educational model in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and coming soon in Aberdeen! Learn more at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07gLL00.

08/17/2026

Work as part of a team providing supervision and trauma-informed care of children within the CHS residential program. You will nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies, help them with diet, hygiene, getting ready for school, http://etc., and respond to emotional dysregulation as per training. Mission-driven, caring environment with work-life balance and opportunities for career growth. Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07bY4F0… (https://na2.hubs.ly/H07bY030) to learn more.

Address

801 N Sycamore Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
57110

Telephone

+16053346004

Website

https://chssd.org/

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