Resources for Families

  • 211 - HELPLINE CENTER SIOUX FALLS

    Calling 211 can help you find resources for a variety of topic in the Sioux Falls area (daycare, health navigation, outreach support). View more information here.

  • SOUTH DAKOTA WIC

    Children in foster care under the age of 5 qualify for WIC.

    Contact the Minnehaha WIC office at: (605) 367-5228

    or visit there website here.

  • SANFORD CHILD SERVICES

    Children in foster care can be eligible for a car seat through Sanford CHILD services. They also provide car seat installation checks. For more information click here.

  • TEDDY BEAR DEN

    The Teddy Bear Den can help with necessities for infants in foster care as well as providing education and resources. Find more information here.

  • BIRTH TO THREE

    Birth to three can be used for a wide variety of services and therapies children may need. You can set up an initial screening by calling: 605-357-1420. To learn more click here.

  • UNITED WAY CONNECTING KIDS

    Through the United Way, children in foster care can qualify for a number of reduced or free activities through the Connecting Kids program. For more information visit there website.

  • CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FORM

    Through the Department of Social Services, children in foster care can qualify for daycare assistance. Click here to complete this form.

  • SIOUX EMPIRE ROYAL FAMILY KIDS

    Royal Family KIDS programs serve children ages 6-12 who have been or currently are in foster care. We offer summer camps and additional programs throughout the year. Click here to find out more information.

  • FISHING FOR FAMILIES

    We are a non profit organization that hosts a day of fishing for foster children and their foster parents. Click here to complete the application.

  • CITY OF SIOUX FALLS

    City of Sioux Falls offers discounts swim passes for their outdoor swimming pools and the Midco Aquatic Center. For more information visit their website.

  • GREAT PLAINS ZOO

    Offers discounted tickets through their program called Zoo for All. For more information visit their site here.

  • BUTTERFLY HOUSE & AQUARIUM

    The butterfly house offers discounted passes and memberships through their aquarium for all program. More information is available here.

  • ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY/HOLY INNOCENTS MINISTRY

    Offers free diapers to children in the foster system. Diapers can be picked up the first 3 Wednesdays & Saturdays of the month from 9-11am. Children 3 & under are eligible for diapers every 30 days. * You will be required to be your SD Medicaid Card and your Driver License. For more information visit their website.

  • CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA

    CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA

    The Children’s Museum of South Dakota offers discounted tickets and membership passes. Click here to view requirements.

  • Dolly Parton Imagination Library

    DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY

    Sign up to receive free books. Books are mailed directly to your home. Sign Up here.

  • TOY LENDING LIBRARY

    Creating Opportunities for Children 0-5 Years Old to Enhance Their Learning Development Through Play. Find more information here.

  • MAKING SENSE OF YOUR WORTH

    This 8-week course is a powerful program designed to help people experience positive Self-Worth and secure attachment in relationships. Learn more here.

  • SD DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

    SD DHS provides respite services to caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. Respite care breaks allow families time to tend to the needs of their other children, spouse, and themselves. The child or adult must live with a parent or family member. Respite care is available to all families who qualify. There is no income limit. Learn more on their website.