Current News

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.

Tifanie Petro Receives CPCM Outstanding Service Award

Posted on November 03, 2023

Children’s Home Society and Foundation Welcome New Board Members

Posted on October 10, 2023

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

Posted on August 23, 2023

The Mom, the Advocate and the Power of Love

Posted on July 18, 2023

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota Leader Receives National Award

Posted on April 12, 2023

What Does South Dakota Owe Children?

Posted on January 26, 2023

The House that Rainbow Brite Built

Posted on November 17, 2022

"We're just pretty normal, plain people," says Lisa Bowen.

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

Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety Ribbon Cutting

Posted on October 17, 2022

CEO Michelle Lavallee: The Driving Force at CHS

Posted on October 11, 2022

Historical Marker Tells Story

Posted on October 05, 2022

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: The Bright Start Nurse-Family Partnership

Posted on August 10, 2022

Home is Where the Heart Is

Posted on June 28, 2022

What About the Kids? Children and Domestic Violence

Posted on June 28, 2022

In South Dakota, one in three women and one in four men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

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

Posted on June 23, 2022

Tackling Trauma with Teamwork

Posted on June 16, 2022

At the Children’s Home Child Advocacy Center (CAC), every child we see has suffered trauma. Alyssa’s story was no exception.

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.

What is Residential Care?

Posted on April 14, 2022

How Can I Tell if a Child is Being Abused or Neglected?

Posted on December 03, 2021