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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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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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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 23 Keeping Kids Safe: Session 4: Enough Abuse: Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children - April 2024 Learning Series This free training is open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required.
  • Apr 27 Tom Roberts' Final Book Signing Crossroads Book & Music, 1220 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls
  • May 21 Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities 2024 Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Apr 23 Keeping Kids Safe: Session 4: Enough Abuse: Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children - April 2024 Learning Series This free training is open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required.
  • Apr 27 Tom Roberts' Final Book Signing Crossroads Book & Music, 1220 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls
  • May 21 Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities 2024 Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
  • Apr 23 Keeping Kids Safe: Session 4: Enough Abuse: Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children - April 2024 Learning Series This free training is open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required.
  • Apr 27 Tom Roberts' Final Book Signing Crossroads Book & Music, 1220 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls
  • May 21 Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities 2024 Join us on Zoom for this Online Training
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