Articles and Information

The House that Rainbow Brite Built

Posted on November 17, 2022

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

Bringing Together the Right Child with the Right Family

Posted on August 19, 2022

When Love Isn’t Enough

Posted on August 19, 2022

What Love Looks Like: Therapeutic Foster Care to Adoption

Posted on January 20, 2022

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.

The Children's Friend Volume 126 | Fall/Winter 2021

Posted 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.

We’ll Keep Doing it Until They Make Us Stop

Posted 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.

Seven Children in Seven Years

Posted on August 25, 2021

Brave Beginnings Youth Care Providers Gwen Betz tells her story of foster care and adopting seven children with her husband.

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.

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.

Adoption - One Family's Journey

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.

Adoption - An Adoptive Mom's Perspective

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.

What is Wendy's Wonderful Kids?

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.

Adoption - A Child's Perspective

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.