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Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety (formerly Children's Inn), Emergency Shelter and Crisis Intervention +

Are you, or is someone you love, a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, or neglect? Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety is here to help. We provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and support.

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Children's Home Child Advocacy Center Forensic Interviews and Advocacy +

Has a child close to you disclosed abuse? You do not have to face this alone. Children’s Home Child Advocacy Center provides support and a safe, child-friendly environment for conducting expert forensic interviews of children who are alleged victims of abuse.

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Black Hills Children's Home and Sioux Falls Children's Home Residential Treatment and Education +

Has your child experienced abuse or other traumatic life events? Does your child struggle with emotional or behavioral needs? Black Hills Children’s Home and Sioux Falls Children’s Home are committed to guiding children and strengthening families.

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Community Based Services Adoption and Therapeutic Foster Care +

Have you considered providing a home for a child in need? Children’s Home Society connects foster and adoptive parents with children of all ages while also providing ongoing support and training every step of the way.

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Bright Start Nurse-Family Visitation +

Are you pregnant with your first child? Bright Start will help you navigate everything there is to learn while also helping you to create a nurturing and healthy home and family environment for your new baby.

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Abuse Prevention Services Prevention Education and Training +

How can you keep your family safe? What can you do to help others who may be victims of abuse? We will help you understand the potential risks for abuse, learn how to effectively respond, and help build a safe, strong community.

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Join us in this critically important campaign.

You’re invited to Join the Fold! All CHS locations are collecting origami swans and cranes
to promote hope and healing—and for a community art project!

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Timing is Everything

Posted on May 17, 2024

Have you ever considered being a foster parent? Jodi Lindstrom of Rapid City considered it, back in 2017 or 2018. She met with a CHS Therapeutic Foster Care representative and received a purple folder of information.

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Shelter for Family Safety Awarded $100,000

Posted on November 20, 2023

On November 9, Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety was awarded a gift of $100,000 from the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation (LCRF) to support victims of domestic violence who need emergency shelter.

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You Deserve Love

Posted on June 06, 2022

Everyone deserves love, but victims of domestic violence are often taught to believe they do not. Read about Brianna's journey to finding love with the help of Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety.

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  • Jun 11 PTSD Awareness Month, Part I: Understanding PTSD and Vicarious Trauma - June Learning Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 18 Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family and Community 2024 Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 25 PTSD Awareness Month, Part 2: PTSD Awareness from a Military Perspective - June Learning Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 11 PTSD Awareness Month, Part I: Understanding PTSD and Vicarious Trauma - June Learning Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 18 Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family and Community 2024 Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 25 PTSD Awareness Month, Part 2: PTSD Awareness from a Military Perspective - June Learning Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 11 PTSD Awareness Month, Part I: Understanding PTSD and Vicarious Trauma - June Learning Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 18 Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family and Community 2024 Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Jun 25 PTSD Awareness Month, Part 2: PTSD Awareness from a Military Perspective - June Learning Series Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
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