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.
Continue readingPosted on November 17, 2022
"We're just pretty normal, plain people," says Lisa Bowen.
Continue readingPosted on August 19, 2022
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In 2016, the Oppolds got their license to provide Therapeutic Foster Care through Children’s Home Society (CHS), at first getting their feet wet by providing respite care. In 2017 they met the oldest two brothers and provided foster care for a year, as CHS recommended.
Continue readingPosted on November 03, 2021
Laura Johnson has come full circle from her journey as a little girl who stayed at CHS to a leadership position as CHS Board President. Read this story and more, along with up-to-date fundraising efforts, and event information.
Continue readingPosted on September 23, 2021
Who in the world would voluntarily raise 24 children—most of whom have behavioral, developmental or medical needs? It’s hard enough to take care of one or two children, let alone two dozen! That's why therapeutic foster parents are straight up superstars.
Continue readingPosted on August 25, 2021
Brave Beginnings Youth Care Providers Gwen Betz tells her story of foster care and adopting seven children with her husband.
Continue readingPosted 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.
Continue readingPosted 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.
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Posted on November 27, 2019
Every family's path to adoption is unique. Read Jim and Lora's story of adoption to learn how dedication, caring, and compassion paired with ample support and education can make such a difference in a child's life.
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Posted on November 15, 2019
Chad and Angela were foster parents of their children for 3 years before finalizing their adoption in May of 2019. This mini Q&A digs into their perspective from their experience.
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Posted on November 11, 2019
Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s restaurants, was adopted as a child. That life experience led to his passion of being an adoption advocate. In South Dakota, Children’s Home Society is the WWK partner agency.
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Posted on November 07, 2019
14-Year old Lucy participates in a short but powerful Q&A about her experience with adoption and what she would want others to know from an adoptive child's perspective.
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