Program Information

Provides money to purchase basic, non-traditional, or community services that may not be available due to cost or other factors. This program directly meets the needs of families who find themselves facing unpredicted financial hardship.

These funds are accessed on a last-resort status when all other resources have been exhausted.

The program currently serves clients of CASSP member organizations including Northeastern Mental Health Center, Avera St. Luke's Peds Therapies, Transition Services Liaison Project, South Dakota Department of Health, Department of Social Services Economic Assistance, Court Services, Avera Addiction Services (formerly: Worthmore), Safe Harbor, Aberdeen School District, Sanford Children's CHILD Services, SDSU Extension, Aberdeen Housing Authority, SD Parent Connection, Head Start, and Salvation Army.

Eligibility

Families with child under the age of 21 (children must reside in the family home). Also, people must have exhausted all other available funds.

Disabilities access

Accessible parking, route, entrance, and restrooms.

Required Documents

ID card

Application Process

Must work with a member organization (listed in description) who can submit an application on client's behalf.