Cabinet Secretary
Matt Althoff

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Graphic showing a feathered Native American regalia piece with text announcing that DSS offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Native American Day.
Banner announcing new federal rules with message that Medicaid changes are coming in 2027 and a Learn More button. Graphic with the phrase ‘Click here to learn more about foster parenting’ over a faint background image of a diverse group of people raising their hands together. The Stronger Families Together logo appears on the right with a stylized handprint. Graphic featuring the SD Behavioral Health logo from the Department of Social Services on the left. Text on the right reads ‘Take Note: Help is Here. Start the conversation around behavioral health.’ A blue button below says ‘Start Here.’ The design uses teal and gray colors with a clean, bordered layout.

A sage green rectangular graphic with the text “SNAP Food Restriction Waiver” on the left and a simple white line illustration of a bowl containing fruits and vegetables on the right. Blue rectangular graphic labeled ‘Data & Dashboards’ with an icon showing charts and graphs.


“Black‑and‑white photo of two adults and two children walking hand‑in‑hand through a grassy field. Text reads: ‘Strengthening families to foster health, wellbeing, and independence.’ A vertical sidebar says ‘Our Mission.'
Strategic Plan