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 Assistance Program
  Provides programs and services to low-income South Dakotans. Services vary by agency and may include weatherization, community transportation, food pantries and emergency services.
  
• Energy Assistance and Weatherization Helps low-income families pay their heating bills and weatherize their homes.
• Food Stamps
  Helps low-income people buy the food they need to remain healthy.
• Medical Eligibility
  Determines if people are eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid or CHIP).
• Sales Tax on Food Refund Program
  Provides refunds of sales tax payments on food to low-income residents.
• 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 Economic Assistance.