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:

Thank You for Caring for the Kids!

Posted on August 19, 2020

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHS) is pleased to announce that with generous support from businesses and individuals across South Dakota and beyond, CHS’s “Caring For the Kids” campaign has raised over

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.

A Commanding View

Posted on March 26, 2020

Tomorrow is Friday, March 27, 2020. On this very day, 118 years ago, Children’s Home Society had a red-letter day in its history.

Passenger Praise

Posted on January 30, 2020

I made a point to ask each of my passengers who they were. For some reason, I had quite a few grandparents as passengers on many of my shuttle trips.

The Voice

Posted on December 12, 2019

You just never know what is going to touch a child who has suffered trauma—what it is that will break down the wall of sadness, mistrust, and anger...

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.

Using Power Tools

Posted on November 25, 2019

I knew I had an attitude problem. I talked back to my parents and teachers at school. When I got mad, I went off like a bomb. One day, my Mom told me we were going to get some help. Next thing I knew, we were on our way to Sioux Falls...

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.

A Coat to Warm a Girl... and Your Heart

Posted on October 29, 2019

There is a special event that happens every October for the kids at Sioux Falls Children's Home. One day is set aside to go to Outdoor Gear, a store specializing in all types of winter apparel, for kids to shop for new winter coats, hats, and mittens.

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.

Strength Training

Posted on August 23, 2019

This is an email sent to staff by Sue Williams, the Program Director for Sioux Falls Children's Home. It sheds light on a key component of the CHS residential treatment philosophy. In light of yet more senseless shootings in our nation, I want to highlight The Six Core Strengths we are trying to instill in children who have suffered trauma.

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.

T. Denny Sanford Donates $55 million to Children's Home Society

Posted on January 08, 2019

Children’s Home Society, South Dakota’s oldest human services, non-profit organization, announced a $55 million donation from philanthropist T. Denny Sanford. The generous gift will transform CHS’s ability to assist children and adults in need and ensure the organization has adequate resources for decades to come.

The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Posted on May 18, 2018

In the United States, over 8 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year. Research suggests that the single strongest predictor of whether a child becomes either a perpetrator or victim of domestic violence later in life is whether or not they grow up in a home where domestic violence is present.

How You Can Help: a Guide for Family and Friends

Posted on May 16, 2018

If someone you know may be a victim of domestic violence, there are safe ways that you can help.

Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Posted on May 16, 2018

An employer's first responsibility is to keep the workplace safe for all employees. You can help an employee who may be in a domestic violence situation...

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