# Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota ## Services - [Services](https://lsssd.org/services/) - [Services](https://lsssd.org/services/services.html): LSS strengthens individuals, families, and communities through programs and services that provide the support and resources they need to thrive. - [Family Support](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/) - [Adoption](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption-post-adoption.html): LSS of South Dakota provides compassionate, confidential services to birth families, adoptive families and, most importantly, their child. At LSS, we help with domestic and international adoptions.... - [Post-Adoption](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/post-adoption.html): LSS of South Dakota provides compassionate, confidential services to birth families, adoptive families and, most importantly, their child. At LSS, we help with domestic and international adoptions.... - [Strengthening Families Sessions](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/strengthening-families-sessions.html): Parenting isn't always easy—but you don't have to do it alone. Join us for a family skill building session to practice positive communications & teamwork, strengthen everyday life skills as a famil... - [Adoption](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/): Adoption Section - [Adoption Services Contact](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/adoption-services-contact.html): There is a lot of information and emotion to making a decision like adoption. LSS is here to guide you through the process, sort through the details and support you. - [Adoptive Parent Profiles](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/adoptiveparentprofiles.html): Meet some of the families ready to welcome a child with open hearts. For questions, reach out to our Pregnancy Counseling and Adoption Services teams 888-201-5061 - [South Dakota Adoption Conference](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/south-dakota-adoption-conference.html): Join us for an educational, enlightening and informative day featuring dynamic national and local speakers that will explore key factors that help our children feel safe, connected, understood and ... - [Adoption Meeting and Workshop Registration](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/information-request-copy.html): If you're considering adoption, our free informational meetings and educational workshops will help you prepare for the journey. - [Post-Adoption Support Group](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/post-adoption-support-group.html): These sessions provide safe spaces to share experiences, gain tools for navigating adoption-related challenges, and connect with others who understand the unique joys and complexities of adoption j... - [Simply Connected: Post-Adoption e-Newsletter](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/simply-connected-post-adoption-e-newsletter.html): Stay connected through our Post-Adoption e-newsletter. - [Post-Adoption Resources](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/post-adoption-resources.html): Explore all the local and national resources available to you and your family while you are navigating the challenges and joys of adoption. - [Pregnancy Counseling](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/pregnancy-counseling.html): Whether you're preparing for parenthood or considering adoption, no matter where you are in your pregnancy, we're here to support you in making confident decisions for both you and your child. - [Pregnancy Counseling](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/counseling/): Pregnancy Counseling Section - [Birth Parent FAQs](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/counseling/birth-parent.html): There are many questions with an unplanned pregnancy. LSS Pregnancy Counseling and Adoption Services has the answers. Do I have to tell the birth father? What happens after the baby is born? Regard... - [Pregnancy Counseling Contact](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/counseling/pregnancy-counseling-contact.html): LSS Pregnancy Counseling and Adoption Services will listen, help sort out the details and provide accurate information about all the options available. We are licensed by the State of South Dakota. - [Family Stabilization](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/family-stabilization.html): During a time when they need it most, families find guidance and support from Wraparound Specialists who walk with them, helping them navigate challenges, set goals, and build a network of support. - [Family Stabilization](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/family-stabilization/) - [Inquire About CARES Wraparound Services](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/family-stabilization/inquire-about-cares-wraparound-services.html): We partner with schools, therapists, social workers, and other key people in your life to create a plan that supports your family’s goals. This involves steps like crisis planning, skill developmen... - [Foster Care & Kinship](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/foster-care-and-kinship.html): Foster Care and Kinship Services are offered throughout South Dakota to provide safe, loving homes and supportive, healthy families for children who are unable to remain with their parents. - [Foster Care & Kinship](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/foster-care-and-kinship/): Foster Care Section - [Inquire about Foster Care or Kinship Services](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/foster-care-and-kinship/foster-parent-inquiry.html): LSS Foster Care: This may be your first consideration or something has been pulling you in this direction. Either way, it's a good time to find out more information. We encourage you to schedule an... - [Foster Care Informational Meetings](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/foster-care-and-kinship/foster-care-informational-meetings.html): Treatment Foster Families receive specialized training, tools and resources, helping provide structured and trauma-informed care for children who are unable to remain with their parents and need ex... - [Referral for Foster Care](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/foster-care-and-kinship/referral-for-foster-care.html): Inquiries and referrals for care may be made to LSS Foster Care Services. An application and collateral information will be reviewed. A youth’s placement is based on the program’s ability to help t... - [Childcare](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/childcare/): Infant/Toddler Enrichment Section - [Family Support](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/childcare/family-support/) - [Childcare](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/childcare/family-support/childcare.html): LSS After-School, Summer, and Here4Youth Programs are designed to help children succeed by offering a caring, supportive environment with smaller classroom sizes, where they can build strong relati... - [Childcare Inquiry](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/childcare/family-support/childcare-application.html): Inquire about LSS's after-school and summer childcare programs designed to support families and children in South Dakota. - [Parent Resources](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/childcare/parent-resources.html): LSS Childcare & Education programs, this is where you find a comprehensive list of information and forms helpful to parents in one convenient location—after-school and summer, preschool, infant and... - [Rates](https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/childcare/rates.html): LSS Childcare & Education Services offers competitive rates and flexible schedules to meet the needs of your family. In addition to parent payments, SD Child Care Assistance is accepted and some lo... - [Youth Empowerment](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/) - [Juvenile Justice Services](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/juvenile-justice-services.html): LSS has been a leader in juvenile justice reform in South Dakota, developing community-based solutions such as Arise Youth Centers and specialized JJRI counseling services that help young people mo... - [Mentoring](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/mentoring.html): LSS Youth Mentoring Services are designed to empower children and teens (K-12) by connecting them with mentors who offer support, encouragement, and guidance. - [Mentoring](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/mentoring/): School-Based Mentor Program Section - [Mentor Volunteer Application](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/mentoring/application-introduction.html): Take the first step toward spending one hour a week or four hours a month with your mentee, ultimately making a difference in their life. - [Mentor Resources](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/mentoring/mentor-resources.html): Check out mentor training resources to help you build a successful relationship with your student. Contact the LSS office in Sioux Falls for more youth mentoring tips. - [In-School Mentoring Referral](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/mentoring/in-school-mentoring-enrollment-application.html): Refer a student for in-school mentoring with LSS to foster academic and personal growth through supportive relationships. - [Independent Living Services](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/independent-living-services.html): LSS Independent Living Services supports young adults 16–21 as they build self-sufficiency skills and prepare for independent adulthood. - [Independent Living Services](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/independent-living-services/) - [Inquire about CRP, REACH, & Young Voices](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/independent-living-services/inquiries.html): Submit questions or referrals about Independent Living Services through our inquiry form. LSS supports youth transitioning to adulthood. - [New Alternatives Self Application](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/independent-living-services/new-alternatives-self-application.html): Apply for the New Alternatives program to support youth transitioning to independent living with guidance and resources. - [Residential Services for Youth](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/residential-services-for-youth.html): LSS residential treatment programs—Canyon Hills Center in Spearfish and Summit Oaks Center in Sioux Falls—offer 24-hour therapeutic care for youth ages 10 to 17 in safe, nurturing group environments. - [Residential Services for Youth](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/residential-services-for-youth/): Residential Care for Youth Section - [Residential Services Referral](https://lsssd.org/services/youth-empowerment/residential-services-for-youth/residential-services-referral.html): Contact our Director of Intake for LSS Residential Services for Youth inquiries and referrals. The referral process determines if a child meets the criteria for care. - [Community Connection](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/) - [Refugee & Immigrant Support](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/refugee-immigrant-support.html): The LSS Center for New Americans helps refugees become self-sufficient through services, including orientation, case management, employment services, English classes, citizenship classes, and immig... - [Refugee & Immigrant Support](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/refugee-immigrant-support/): Refugee & Immigration Section - [English, Workforce, and Citizenship Classes](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/refugee-immigrant-support/english-workforce-and-citizenship-classes.html): Join English, workforce readiness, and citizenship classes through LSS to gain language skills and tools for long-term success. - [Post Job Opportunities](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/refugee-immigrant-support/postjobopportunities.html): LSS Center for New Americans helps to employ refugee workers by inviting employers to post job opportunities. If you’re hiring, connect with our employment specialist. - [Volunteer Application](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/refugee-immigrant-support/volunteer-application.html): Volunteering for the Center for New Americans’ social services is an exciting volunteer opportunity in South Dakota. Please fill out the application and we’ll contact you. - [Inquire about Refugee & Immigrant Support](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/refugee-immigrant-support/contact-us.html): Contact LSS Refugee & Immigrant Services to learn more about our support programs for resettlement, integration, and self-sufficiency. - [Multi-Cultural Center](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/multi-cultural-center.html): Interpreter services, education, and events—MCC supports cultural communities with the Center for New Americans. - [Multi-Cultural Center](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/multi-cultural-center/) - [MCC Volunteer Application](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/multi-cultural-center/volunteer-application.html): Volunteering for the Multi-Cultural Center is an exciting volunteer opportunity in South Dakota. Please fill out the application and we’ll contact you. - [Schedule an Interpreter](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/multi-cultural-center/schedule-an-interpreter.html): Schedule an appointment to meet with an LSS interpreter for translation services with LSS. Interpreters are available to help translate over 40 different languages. over 40 different languages. - [Medical Interpreter Training: Bridging the Gap](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/multi-cultural-center/medical-interpreter-training-bridging-the-gap.html): Bridging the Gap is a 40-hour training program for bilingual individuals to become medical interpreters. You'll learn everything from basic interpreting skills to healthcare terminology and client ... - [Coliseum Rental Inquiry](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/multi-cultural-center/coliseum-rental-inquiry.html): Submit an inquiry to rent the Coliseum at the Multi-Cultural Center in Sioux Falls for your upcoming event or gathering. - [Contact Us](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/multi-cultural-center/contact-us.html): Reach the LSS Multi-Cultural Center directly with questions about programs, volunteering, or upcoming cultural events. - [Older Adult Services](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/older-adult-services.html): LSS Older Adult Services help connect those 65 and older to resources and friendship to maintain independence and age comfortably at home. - [Contact Older Adult Services](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/contact-older-adult-services.html): Contact LSS Older Adult Services to ask questions or request support. We're here to help older adults maintain independence and well-being. - [Better Together Volunteer](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/better-together-volunteer.html): Become a volunteer for Better Together! This volunteer opportunity pairs you with an older adult 65+ in Minnehaha, Lincoln or Brookings counties to grow relationships and socialization. - [Better Together Neighbor](https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/better-together-neighbor.html): Become a Neighbor with LSS Better Together! Older adults 65 and up in Minnehaha, Lincoln and Brookings counties in SD are welcome to apply and participate. - [Mental & Financial Wellness](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/) - [Behavioral Health Services](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/behavioral-health-services.html): Affordable outpatient counseling from LSS Behavioral Health—virtual, in-person, school-based, EAP & domestic violence services. - [Behavioral Health Services](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/behavioral-health-services/): Mental Health Counseling Section - [Provider Directory](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/behavioral-health-services/provider-directory/) - [School Based Counseling Referral](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/behavioral-health-services/school-based-counseling-referral.html): Through our Providing Access to Healing (PATH) program, counseling services are offered during the school day for students enrolled in the Sioux Falls School District. - [Secure Bill Pay](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/behavioral-health-services/lsssecure-bill-pay.html): For your convenience, Lutheran Social Services offer a secure online bill pay option for your counseling services. - [Financial Counseling & Education](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/financial-counseling-education.html): Through our Center for Financial Resources, serving South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa, we help simplify your finances and support you in achieving your goals—whether you're managing credit and debt... - [Financial Counseling & Education](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/financial-counseling-education/) - [Meet with a Financial Counselor](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/financial-counseling-education/meet-with-a-financial-counselor.html): Schedule an appointment with LSS for financial counseling. Our financial resources and consumer credit counseling services will help you improve your budget and situation. - [Homebuyer Education](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/financial-counseling-education/homebuyer-education.html): Homebuyer Education provides information and resources to purchase and own a home. Topics include personal money management, credit history review, mortgage financing and the loan process, shopping... - [Self-Paced Financial Counseling](https://lsssd.org/services/mental-and-financial-wellness/financial-counseling-education/self-paced-financial-counseling.html): For those who would like to learn more about budgeting, financial planning and debt repayment, Online Financial Counseling through LSS Center for Financial Resources is for you. ## About Us - [About Us](https://lsssd.org/about-us/) - [Who We Are](https://lsssd.org/about-us/who-we-are.html): Serving the state since 1920, LSS of SD is a responsive community partner, evolving to meet the needs and challenges of South Dakotans of all ages, faiths, races, and economic statuses. - [Our Leadership](https://lsssd.org/about-us/our-leadership.html): LSS has a strong tradition of vision and leadership. - [Community Impact](https://lsssd.org/about-us/community-impact.html): Through our continuum of services, we're helping people across South Dakota find the stability and support they need to feel healthy, safe, and accepted. - [100 Year History](https://lsssd.org/about-us/history.html): LSS continues the original vision, witness the pain of human life and see the potential for healing while exploring new avenues of service to the people of our state. - [LSS Foundation](https://lsssd.org/about-us/lss-foundation.html): Investing in the LSS Foundation strengthens the long-term financial future of LSS and amplifies community impact for generations to come. - [Partners in Service](https://lsssd.org/about-us/partners-in-service.html): Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), South Dakota Synod, ELCA Partner, Lutheran Services in America Partner, United Way Agency, and Licensed by the State of South Dakota. - [Financial Reports](https://lsssd.org/about-us/financial-reports.html): LSS has a strong tradition of fiscal responsibility. We strive to be wise stewards of human and financial resources made available to us. - [Privacy Practices](https://lsssd.org/about-us/privacy-practices.html): Learn how LSS of South Dakota protects your personal information and maintains confidentiality across services and communications. - [Resources](https://lsssd.org/about-us/resources.html): LSS engages in collaborative and professional relationships including federal, state and local government, community organizations like United Ways, many congregations and faith-based organizations... ## Careers - [Careers](https://lsssd.org/careers/) - [Employment](https://lsssd.org/careers/employment.html): LSS offers a challenging career, satisfying work, employment opportunities that allow for personal growth, flexible working conditions, competitive compensation & benefits package, and responsive l... ## Get Involved - [Get Involved](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/) - [Donate](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/donate.html): Your generosity brings us closer to our vision of a South Dakota where all are healthy, safe and accepted. With your gift, we will continue to create healthier homes, provide safety to children and... - [Church Partnerships](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/church-partnerships.html): LSS is a ministry of the SD Synod of the ELCA. Founded by leaders of First Lutheran church over 100 years ago, our partnership in healing outreach is crucial to ensuring all people in South Dakota ... - [Together in Faith](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/together-in-faith.html): Join Together in Faith, a monthly connection to the ministry of LSS of South Dakota. Each month, you’ll receive reflection, prayer and ministry updates to help us stay connected as we serve our nei... - [Volunteer](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/volunteer.html): At LSS, volunteers play a vital role in enhancing our programs and expanding our reach. Your time and dedication help support children, families, and individuals in meaningful ways. - [Wish Lists](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/wish-lists.html): Your donations directly support children, families, and individuals served by our programs. Explore the Wish Lists to see how you can brighten someone’s day. - [Events](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/events/) - [Festival of Cultures](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/events/festival-of-cultures/) - [Week of Giving](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/events/week-of-giving.html): In tribute to our first donation day in the spring of 1921, which marked the opening of our first service line, LSS hosts its annual week of giving each April. - [Day of Giving](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/events/day-of-giving.html) - [Week of Giving](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/events/week-of-giving-0.html): LSS Week of Giving Is April 19–26, 2026. Your gift makes possible a South Dakota where all people are healthy, safe and accepted. - [2026 Festival of Cultures](https://lsssd.org/get-involved/events/2026-festival-of-cultures.html): The 29th annual Festival of Cultures will take place on Saturday, June 20, at the Sioux Falls Coliseum. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. ## Stories & News - [Stories & News](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/) - [In the News](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/in-the-news.html): LSS serves people of South Dakota with a variety of services statewide. Catch all the latest news here. Or, friend LSS on Facebook. - [Stories of Impact](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact.html): Read impactful stories from individuals and families whose lives have been touched by LSS programs and services. - [Stories of Impact](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/) - [Pat and Roe's Story](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/pat-and-roes-story.html): What would you do if your 18-year-old daughter told you she was pregnant? For Pat and Roe Eidsness, a moment of panic swept through their family. They didn’t know what the future would hold, but th... - [Keegan's Story](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/keegans-story.html): Keegan is a good kid—bright, caring and trying his best to navigate a world that had started to feel unsafe inside his own mind. By seventh grade, the challenges he faced were bigger than what his ... - [From Refugee to Global Philanthropist](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/from-refugee-to-global-philanthropist.html): When Theresa Kashale attended her first meeting as a new member of the LSS of South Dakota board of directors in February, it was hard to overstate the significance of the moment. For Theresa, a se... - [Gardens and Green Thumbs](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/gardens-and-green-thumbs.html): It’s a sunny, gorgeous summer day in Rapid City, and a youth at Arise Youth Center rushes in holding the first red tomato of the season. It’s a prized possession and makes him the hero of the hour.... - [Brian's Story](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/brians-story.html): For Brian Kittelson, meeting Dorthea Schaefer and realizing the connection they shared was another step in learning about his personal history. - [Sam's Story](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/sams-story.html): Sam Uwizeyimana can be found studying legal cases and preparing for exams. A decade ago, the now 28-year-old was experiencing homelessness and placed into foster care. Today, his story reflects wha... - [Adrienne's Story](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/adriennes-story.html): When Adrienne McKeown first signed up to be a mentor 20 years ago, she was a young professional with coworkers who encouraged her to try it out. Since then, she’s mentored several students, offerin... - [Amanda's Story](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/amandas-story.html): The start of this school year is on track to be dramatically different from the situation Amanda Dressler found herself in one year ago. Her son, Ryker, had just turned 11 and was beginning fifth g... - [Gladys' Story](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/wes-and-gladys-story.html): On a spring afternoon in 1966, Wes Storm called his wife, Gladys, after her workday as an elementary teacher was done. They talked for several minutes before Wes casually added, “Oh, by the way, we... - [Those Things That Last](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/those-things-that-last-mentoring-relationships-create-positive-impact-on-both-participants.html): Mentoring generally connects two people who typically would never have met otherwise. They discover connections as they spend more time together and build a relationship. - [Enhanced Foster Care and Kinship Services Strengthen Family-Centered Support](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/enhanced-foster-care-and-kinship-services-strengthen-family-centered-support.html): Families whose children enter foster care are often facing one of the most difficult moments of their lives. Illness, mental health challenges or other crises may temporarily prevent them from cari... - [Preserve & Prosper](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/preserve-prosper.html): A casual conversation between two friends about canning became a community-driven collaboration empowering people with skills in gardening, food preservation and local food systems to foster self-r... - ['When People Hear the Drums, They Come Together'](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/when-people-hear-the-drums-they-come-together.html): Swinging open the doors of The Coliseum on a Sunday afternoon, you encounter a sound unlike any other in Sioux Falls: hypnotic chants, thunderous booms, the snaps and cracks of wood against wood fr... - [LSS Brings Mental Health Care to Schools, Eliminating Barriers for Youth](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/lss-brings-mental-health-care-to-schools-eliminating-barriers-for-youth.html): When kids learn to regulate their emotions, it boosts their self-confidence, strengthens relationships and helps them navigate challenges. - [Strengthening Families](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/strengthening-families.html): A pilot program called Strengthening Families is quietly making waves at LSS—one meal, one session, and one family at a time. - [From Adversity to Achievement: Simeon’s Transformation](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/from-adversity-to-achievement-simeons-transformation.html): LSS Residential Services for Children and Youth provides comprehensive therapeutic treatment and specialized education to youth ages 10 to 17. - [Finding a Forever Home After Financial Loss](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/finding-a-forever-home-after-financial-loss.html): The home-buying process is full of emotion. Shanna and her husband weren't just seeking a house— they were aiming to reestablish a home they once lost. - [Mentors build friendships, expand horizons](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/mentors-build-friendships-expand-horizons.html): Learn how LSS mentors are making a difference by building lasting friendships and broadening perspectives. - [Story of Unexpected Change](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/story-of-unexpected-change.html): Follow a story of unexpected change made possible by the steady support and services offered through LSS. - [Your Donations Saved Us](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/your-donations-saved-us.html): Support for survivors of domestic violence through counseling, healing, and safety at LSS Behavioral Health. Reclaim your strength with trusted care. - [Building the Future Together](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/stories-of-impact/building-the-future-together.html): At LSS of South Dakota, we often talk about meeting clients where they are. We walk alongside families, equipping them with the skills and resources they need to thrive. It’s challenging and sacred... - [New Gifts Tripled](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/new-gifts-tripled.html): DeMaris Nesheim could have let tragedy stifle her joy when her first husband, Chuck Mathison, passed away far too young. She could have been consumed by grief when her 36-yearold daughter, Jodie, p... ## Contact Us - [Contact Us](https://lsssd.org/contact-us/) - [Contact LSS](https://lsssd.org/contact-us/contact.html): Get in touch with LSS through our contact page. We’re here to answer your questions and connect you with the right services. - [Stay Connected](https://lsssd.org/contact-us/stay-connected.html): Tell us how you'd like to hear from us! Sign up for our e-newsletter, choose to receive mail or email only, or get it all—ensuring you stay informed and connected to LSS of South Dakota. - [Resources & Disclosures](https://lsssd.org/contact-us/resources-and-disclosures.html): Access essential resources and disclosures from LSS, including reports, policies, and contact details for transparency and support. ## Optional - [Celebrating 25 Years Of Mentoring Lss Aims To Recruit 250 New Mentors This School Year](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/in-the-news.html/article/2026/09/17/celebrating-25-years-of-mentoring-lss-aims-to-recruit-250-new-mentors-this-school-year) - [Lss Of South Dakota Achieves National Reaccreditation](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/in-the-news.html/article/2026/07/30/lss-of-south-dakota-achieves-national-reaccreditation) - [Healthy Safe And Accepted A Bold Vision For South Dakota](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/in-the-news.html/article/2026/03/26/healthy-safe-and-accepted-a-bold-vision-for-south-dakota) - [The Impact Of A Healthier Safer And More Accepting South Dakota](https://lsssd.org/stories-news/in-the-news.html/article/2026/03/18/the-impact-of-a-healthier-safer-and-more-accepting-south-dakota)