Families celebrate together, laugh and cry together, and care for one another. For many of us, the CHS Family is an extension of our own. Here are a few pages from our own CHS Scrapbook.

August 5, 2024

Corissa Stands For Good in Peru

Bright Start Nurse Therese Marlette shared that her daughter, Corissa went to Cusco, Peru, for six weeks this summer with the ISA program to take classes to finish her Spanish major.

“She asked if she could borrow my CHS backpack that was given to us by a generous donor last year,” said Therese. “She couldn't take the backpack to Machu Picchu, otherwise, we would have a picture from there, too.”

Photos show Corissa in Cusco, the Rainbow Mountains and at Lake Humantai. Thanks for representing CHS in South America!

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Congrats, Britney!

Britney Kennedy, Crisis Advocate at the Shelter for Family Safety, was engaged to Brandon on June 29! Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Gillian Runs Half Marathon

On July 13, Owen School Teacher Gillian Spiva ran the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon, which was 13.1 miles. Race proceeds went to Northern Hills CASA. Way to run, Gillian!

July 15, 2024

Congratulations to SFCH Residential Therapist Izzi Lee and her husband, Trevor, on the birth of their daughter on Sunday, July 7. Mabel Ruth arrived at 4:46 am and weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. 

Janice Lee, Shelter for Family Safety Staff Accountant, is Mabel's proud  new Grandma!

July 8, 2024

Congratulations to Austin and Katrina!

Congratulations to IT Director Austin Winter and his wife, Katrina, who were married Saturday, June 8, at Newton Hills State Park. After spending 1,174 miles (by plane) and 2,124 miles by car for their honeymoon travels, Austin said they “had a great time and still love each other!”

July 1, 2024

Congratulations Katelynn and Izzi!

The SFCH clinical team celebrated with two of our Residential Therapists, Izzi Lee and Katelynn Beldin, who recently passed the NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination). NCHMCE is designed to assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities determined to be important for providing effective counseling services. Congratulations to Katelynn and Izzi!

Welcome Babies Eagan and Oliver!

HR Representative Ross Leonhardt and his wife, Kendra, welcomed a new baby daughter on Thursday, May 9: Eagan Joy Leonhardt, 6 lbs. 5 oz., 19." Eagan joins a big brother, Nolan, at home. Congratulations to the Leonhardts!

CFO Shannon Clark became a new Grandma with the birth of Oliver Loet Clark, who was born on Tuesday, May 28, weighing 7 lb. 12 oz., 21" long. Proud parents are Nathan and Katelynne Clark.

Megan Powell, Case Manager for Community Based Services in Rapid City, also passed her Social Work Associate examination on June 20.