Cabinet Secretary
Matt Althoff
Child Protection Services
The Division of Child Protection Services provides a number of services to support families and children in South Dakota.
Report Child Abuse and NeglectTo report child abuse or neglect, please call 877.244.0864. Intake Specialists will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If reporting an emergency situation before 8 a.m., after 5 p.m., on the weekends, or during a holiday, please contact your local law enforcement.
Commit to know more about becoming a foster parent, visit StrongerFamiliesTogether.sd.gov!
Working together with families in difficult situations by:
- Receiving and assessing reports of child abuse and neglect.
- Connecting parents with the needed resources to help increase their ability to keep their children safe.
Training programs are available to:
- Parents wanting to improve their parenting skills.
- Foster and adoptive parents to assure availability of qualified placement resources and safety and well-being for children through licensing services.
Child and Family Services Plan:
Annual Progress and Services Report
Other Links
- Adoption
- Central Registry
- CPS Local Offices
- DOH Office of Facility Licensure & Certification
- Electronic Payment Options
- Foster Parenting
- Grievance Monitor Submission
- Independent Living Program
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
- Interstate Compact
- Licensing Information
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Parenting Program
- Placement Services
- Protective Services
- Safe Havens
- Training for Mandatory Reporters
- Treatment Facilities Report