Getting Started
- Adoption Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about adoption in South Dakota. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of South Dakota. - DSS Offices
Find your local DSS office using the drop down menu. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT Adoption laws in South Dakota. - Licensed Private Adoption Agencies
Contact information for private adoption agencies in South Dakota. - Pre-Service Training Information
Provides information on upcoming pre-service PRIDE training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in South Dakota. - Adoption Services
Learn more about adopting through DSS in South Dakota. - Adoption Information
Adoption Information by state - Understanding South Dakota’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- Children’s Home Society
Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in South Dakota. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on South Dakota to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting South Dakota children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information on ICPC process in South Dakota, including contact information for state ICPC offices. - South Dakota ICPC Process
DSS outlines the documents required for an out-of-state placement.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select South Dakota to view more information on adoption assistance in South Dakota, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Adoption Records
Provides information on how to access South Dakota adoption records. - Children’s Home Society
Children’s Home Society provides post-adoption services to families and children, including therapy, assessments, support, school consultation, and respite care. - South Dakota Adoption Subsidy Program
Provides general information on South Dakota’s adoption subsidy program. - South Dakota Adoption Subsidy Program FAQs
Commonly asked questions about South Dakota’s adoption subsidy program. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in South Dakota. - Support Groups
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for contact information for South Dakota’s support group Parents of Adopted Children (PAC). - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral care treatment centers
A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment - Counseling Resources
A compiled list of counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in treating children - Kinship Care
Kinship programs and information - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues. - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift
Home study service provider - American Adoptions
Home study service provider