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4oiGIFNEIEJJVCBEZXRlY3Rpb24= Laurie Gill Cabinet Secretary Behavioral Health Community Behavioral Health State Inpatient Behavioral Health (Human Services Center) Correctional Behavioral Health Child Care Child Care Assistance Child Care Licensing Educational Opportunities Child Safety Seat Distribution Search for Child Care Links and Resources Child Care State Plan Child Protection Adoption Services CPS Local Offices Foster Parenting Independent Living Program Indian Child Welfare Act Interstate Compact Licensing Information Parenting Program Placement Services Protective Services Child Support Custodial Parent Noncustodial Parent Employer DCS Customer Connect Change of Address/Employer Make a Payment Links and Resources Economic Assistance Energy & Weatherization Assistance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Medicaid Medicaid General Information Eligibility Recipients Providers SD MEDX Login Medicaid Portal Login Licensing Boards Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists Board of Psychologist Examiners Board of Social Work Examiners Find Your Local Office Forms and Publications Staff & Program Directory Contact Us Apply Online DSS offices are closed to the public due to Executive Order in response to the coronavirus emergency. Critical tasks continue to be completed and customers are encouraged to utilize online and remote resources to do business with DSS. Thank you for your patience. Strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families. South Dakota COVID-19 Updates & Info HIPPA SUBSTITUTE NOTICE FMAP Savings Report Data Health Home Data Dashboard Newsroom Public Hearings Request For Proposals South Dakota Board of Social Services Professionals and Competency Evaluations Opioid Training and Education Grant Application Emotional Health Supports for Farm & Ranching Families 2020 Synar Report - Public Notice Governor's Review - SD DSS Procedures and Practices for Licensed, Accredited, and Certified Treatment Facilities for Children and Youth We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We believe in providing opportunities and choices that support the needs of families through available and accessible services. We believe in collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships and trust for essential family services. We believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness and respect. We believe in focusing on meaningful outcomes, continuous quality improvement and using technology to be efficient and effective. We believe in professional and well-trained staff that is competent, accountable and empowered. We believe in providing quality, timely customer service through the “no wrong door” approach. K EY R ESOURCES EBT Information DSS Statistical Information Federal Poverty Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions HIPAA Information Hospital Info for Counties Links and Resources Long Term Care Partnership Long Term Services & Supports Dakota at Home Medicaid Tribal Consultation Money Follows the Person Health Home Recoveries and Fraud South Dakota Laws Victim Services How Do I... Apply for SNAP Apply for a Job with DSS Become an Adoptive Parent Find a Child Care Provider Request a Fair Hearing File a Discrimination Complaint File a Grievance Ensure access to services for our customers. Promote and support the heath, well being and safety of our customers. Foster partnerships to maximize resources for our customers. Support customers in achieving meaningful outcomes. Strengthen and align our team to accomplish our mission. DSS Strategic Plan Outline Strategic Plan Outcomes © 2015. South Dakota Department of Social Services. All Rights Reserved. Home | State Home Page | Disclaimer | Nondiscrimination | Accessibility | Privacy Policy | Intranet | Contact Us 700 Governors Drive | Pierre, SD 57501 605.773.3165 Español | Deutsch | 繁體中文 | aren | Tiếng Việt | नेपाली | Srpsko-hrvatski | አማርኛ | Sudanic Adamawa | Tagalog | 한국어 | Русский | Cushite Oroomiffa | Український | Français...