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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in South Dakota
South Dakota programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Child Care Assistance Program
Child Care Assistance helps eligible families pay for care while they work or attend school.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Child Support Services
Child Support Services helps parents establish parentage and orders and collect child support.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
South Dakota Department of Human Services
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Dakota at Home connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to services and support.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
South Dakota Department of Human Services
Developmental Disabilities Services
Developmental Disabilities Services helps eligible people with disabilities get supports to live and work in their communities.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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