The Division of Economic Assistance provides assistance to low income families who need help with child care costs while parents work or attend school, oversight, technical assistance, and support in promoting safe, healthy and caring environments for children through licensing, registration and quality improvement activities. Child Care Assistance applications are processed in Pierre, but can be dropped off at any DSS local office where they will be mailed to the Pierre office. Child care provider referrals, visit DSS' website: https://apps.sd.gov/ss45provinfo/search.aspx

Provides a list of all the summer camps in the Sioux Falls area and includes the price, length of time, and whether scholarships or discounts are available. Visit the website for a list of: specialized or activity-specific camps, sports camps, special needs camps, medical camps, and development and skills building camps.

Yankton Thrive is made up of small and large businesses interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business. Yankton Thrive offers and supports a variety of events and programs in the community including community advocacy, business and career expo, business resources and seminars, holiday promotions, leadership programs, ribbon cuttings, and information on community child care providers and after school programs. An online business directory of organizations belonging to Yankton Thrive are available at: https://yanktonsd.com/list/

Operates a national toll-free hotline and website that provides child care information and resources to assist in finding, selecting, and paying for child care and other parenting needs, information and resources to assist child care providers with needs for their business, and website information is available in English and Spanish.

Call the Helpline Center and you will be provided with a list of day care providers and preschool or school age programs near your preferred location. The Child Care Helpline identifies child care providers for all families, including people with non-traditional work schedules and parents of children with special needs. Resources can also be found for financial assistance. To receive a list of child care providers and a follow up from a child care specialist, please complete this Child Care Intake Form.

Provides the following: - Workforce development training - Basic adult education - Computer skills training - CPR certification - English language classes - Citizenship preparation - Career development - Job readiness preparation and test proctoring (in Central SD) - Training and support for child care providers - Computer lab - Free wifi - Parenting classes - Online GED preparation classes - Test proctoring - Corporate training - Employment training - Information & referral for immigrants & refugees - Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R) - Training and technical assistance for child care providers - Barton Tutoring for individuals with dyslexia - Tutoring services

Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to adults who are involved in day-to-day care of young children and offers services to support parents, child care providers, teachers and others involved in early care and education of children birth -12 years of age. Services include: Face-to-face and online early childhood education on issues such as child development, age appropriate activities, effective guidance, program management, and CPR/First Aid certification. Resource lending libraries with information on social emotional observations, recommendations and guidance for children using difficult behaviors. Child Care referral for parents looking for licensed and registered child care providers. Host site for the South Dakota Child Safety Seat Program Coordinates the Starting Strong Preschool scholarship program, the Responsive Parenting class, Child Development Associate credentialing and other programs.