Agency News

Deanna Larson Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Children’s Home Society

Posted on August 23, 2023

Children's Home Society 2023 Program Report

Posted on April 20, 2023

We are Tenacious. As the state’s oldest nonprofit human services organization, founded in 1893, just four years after South Dakota became a state, Children’s Home Society (CHS) evolves to meet the changing needs of the people we serve.

Children’s Home Society and Foundation Welcome New Board Members

Posted on October 28, 2022

At their annual meeting on October 13, 2022, the boards of both Children’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHS) and the Children’s Home Foundation (CHF) welcomed new members.

Historical Marker Recognizes Orphanage Site

Posted on October 19, 2022

CEO Michelle Lavallee: The Driving Force at CHS

Posted on October 11, 2022

Historical Marker Tells Story

Posted on October 05, 2022

Jon Mammenga Joins Children's Home Society as Chief Philanthropy Officer

Posted on June 23, 2022

Children's Home Society 2022 Program Report

Posted on April 05, 2022

We choose kindness. As the state’s oldest nonprofit human services organization, founded in 1893, just four years after South Dakota became a state, Children’s Home Society (CHS) evolves to meet the changing needs of the people we serve.

Shannon Clark Joins Children’s Home Society as CFO/Controller

Posted on January 03, 2022

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHS) announces that Shannon Clark will be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Controller of the organization beginning February 6, 2022.

Children’s Home Society and Foundation Welcome New Board Members

Posted on October 07, 2021

At the annual meeting on September 30, 2021, Children’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHS) and the Children’s Home Foundation (CHF) each welcomed five new board members. The new CHS board members elected were Scott Scofield, Melissa Johnson, Jim Schmidt and Senator Deb Soholt, all of Sioux Falls and Amy Koenig of Rapid City. New CHF board members are Dennis Aanenson of Sioux Falls, Kara Flynn and Bobby Sundby of Rapid City, Molly Peterson of Brandon and Marty Jackley of Pierre.

CHS Board Member Sen. Deb Soholt Receives Award for Helping Children and Families

Posted on October 05, 2021

Each year a community partner or advocate working in the field of child maltreatment prevention is recognized. The award recipient goes above and beyond to stop all child abuse and neglect in South Dakota by protecting its greatest asset—children.

Preview the upcoming Caring for the Kids TV Special

Posted on July 29, 2021

Tom Roberts, the Event Coordinator with the Children’s Home Foundation, had the opportunity to sit down on Keloland Living this week to give us a preview of our upcoming Caring for the Kids TV Special on Keloland TV. Thank you, Keloland, for your support! Tune in to the special on Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:30pm CT/5:30pm MT.

Children’s Home Society’s Anne McGovern Receives National Recognition

Posted on July 27, 2021

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota Adoption Specialist Anne McGovern has been honored by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as a Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter of the Year.

CHS Aces DSS Review

Posted on July 23, 2021

Children's Home Society of South Dakota recently passed the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) annual licensing review with flying colors—as usual.

Children's Home Society of South Dakota 2020 Annual Report

Posted on May 01, 2021

Better Together is one of three CHS values and the theme of this year's annual report. Read stories about how our six CHS programs provide a continuum of care for the clients we serve.

Children’s Home Society Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Posted on December 02, 2020

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHS) has appointed Karl Jegeris as its Chief Operating Officer, effective December 3, 2020.

CHS Response to COVID-19

Posted on October 15, 2020

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is committed to helping mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spreading and to keep all of our children, families, and employees as healthy as possible.

CHS welcomes 7 new Board members

Posted on October 02, 2020

Children’s Home Society welcomed seven new members to its statewide Board of Directors during their annual meeting held Thursday, October 1. They are:

No Matter What

Posted on May 04, 2020

Since its beginning in 1893, Children’s Home Society (CHS) has had a storied history. There has been much to celebrate over 127 years, but perhaps nothing more important than overcoming many chapters of hardship.

Children’s Home Society names Lavallee as CEO

Posted on September 20, 2019

Children’s Home Society (CHS) has appointed Michelle Lavallee as its next chief executive officer. Lavallee follows Bill Colson, who will retire at the year end and served as CHS’s head for the past 10 years.

CHS Executive Director Announces Plan to Retire

Posted on May 01, 2019

Following a decade of leading South Dakota’s oldest nonprofit human services organization, Bill Colson, Executive Director of Children’s Home Society (CHS), has announced his plan to retire at the end of 2019.