South Dakota Resources

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