The Division of Economic Assistance promotes the well-being of lower income families, children, people with disabilities and the elderly by providing medical, nutritional, financial and case management services.

Assistance programs include:

• Community Action Programs
  Programs and services to low-income South Dakotans. Services vary and may include weatherization, community transportation, food pantries and emergency services.
  
• Energy and Weatherization Assistance
  Helps low-income families pay their heating bills and weatherize their homes.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps)
  Helps low-income people buy the food they need to remain healthy.
• Medical Eligibility
  Determines if people are eligible for the South Dakota Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid or CHIP).
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
  Provides temporary monthly cash assistance to needy families.
• Quality Control
  Ensures government funds are appropriately spent when determining eligibility for the services provided within the Division of Economic Assistance.