South Dakota Department of Social Services
Child Care Assistance at Child Care Assistance at Pierre - 700 Governors Drive
Program Information
The Division of Economic Assistance provides assistance to low income families who need help with child care costs while parents work or attend school, oversight, technical assistance, and support in promoting safe, healthy and caring environments for children through licensing, registration and quality improvement activities. Child Care Assistance applications are processed in Pierre, but can be dropped off at any DSS local office where they will be mailed to the Pierre office.
Child care provider referrals, visit DSS' website: https://apps.sd.gov/ss45provinfo/search.aspx
Eligibility
Visit https://dss.sd.gov/childcare/childcareassistance/eligible.aspx or call for information
Disabilities access
Accessible parking and route.
Required Documents
See application for required documentation or call for information
Application Process
Service available statewide at https://dss.sd.gov/childcare/childcareassistance/apply.aspx. For in-person assistance, visit nearest DSS local office.
