Training is facilitated through a combination of online and classroom sessions to provide added flexibility for families.
Training is based on the philosophy that the value of family life for children, however family is defined, is compelling. Because of this, knowledgeable and skilled foster and adoptive parents are integral to providing quality services.
Foster and adoptive parent training goals are to help:
Extending Our Families Though UNITY
UNITY is a curriculum based on traditions and cultures of Indian people. It is designed to address issues Native American foster parents have identified as important and prepare current and potential foster parents for their critical role as care giver for Indian children.
UNITY is a 30 hour training curriculum with the following components:
Contact information is listed below to learn more about the upcoming training classes in your area.
Region 1
Counties: Pennington
Contact: 605.221.2390 or toll-free 844.344.9482
Email: RFS@LssSD.org
Region 2
Counties: Lawrence, Butte , Harding, Meade, Custer, Fall River
Contact: 605.221.2390 or toll-free 844.344.9482
Email: RFS@LssSD.org
Region 3
Counties: Haakon, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Stanley, Sully, Campbell, Corson, Perkins, Potter, Walworth, Dewey, Ziebach
Contact: 605.221.2390 or toll-free 844.344.9482
Email: RFS@LssSD.org
Region 4
Counties: Mellette, Todd, Gregory, Tripp, Brule, Buffalo, Lyman, Bennett, Jackson
Contact: 605.221.2390 or toll-free 844.344.9482
Email: RFS@LssSD.org
Region 5
Counties: Beadle, Faulk, Hand, Jerauld, Sanborn, Spink, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Roberts, Brown, Edmunds, Marshall, McPherson, Brookings, Kingsbury, Lake, Miner, Moody
Contact: 605.221.2390 or toll-free 844.344.9482
Email: RFS@LssSD.org
Region 6
Counties: Minnehaha and Lincoln
Contact: 605.221.2390 or toll-free 844.344.9482
Email: RFS@LssSD.org
Region 7
Counties: Aurora, Davison, Douglas, Hanson, McCook, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Hutchinson, Yankton, Clay, Southern Lincoln, Turner, Union
Contact: 605.221.2390 or toll-free 844.344.9482
Email: RFS@LssSD.org
Sicangu Child and Family Services, Mission
Contact: 605.856.4855.
Email: kblackbear@rstscfs.org