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South Dakota Department of Social Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services - State Office

700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday
605-773-3165
Voice·

Main Phone

Interpretation services

Go to https://dss.sd.gov/ and scroll all the way to the bottom to see various languages/translations.

Application process

Call for information

Service area

SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Children (0-17)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
The Secretary of the Department of Social Services is appointed by the Governor and is responsible for the overall administration and direction of the department. Social Services manages the following programs: Medical Services, Child Protection Services, Child Support, Economic Assistance which includes SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Energy Assistance and Medical Eligibility, and Behavioral Health Services.

Last Assured

10/30/2025

Providing organization

South Dakota Department of Social Services - State Office

Provides a wide variety of services to individuals or families in South Dakota.

South Dakota Department of Social Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services - State Office