Poker Run Proceeds Benefit CHS 

Looking for something to do next weekend—and help Children’s Home Society? Join Those Guys ABATE on Sunday, July 16, for a poker run with proceeds to benefit CHS. Read more to sign-up.

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DEI Committee Suggests Summer Fun Activity

Looking for something fun, different and interesting to do this summer? Attending a powwow is a great way to broaden your horizons—expose yourself or your children to something new—and have a great time.

Powwows happen year-round, and are often held outdoors in the summer. 

• Flandreau Powwow: July 14-16, 2023.

Find more events by clicking on this link.

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Help Drive Out Domestic Violence from July 5-27! 

to be part of this campaign.

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ASK THE CEO

You Asked. We Answer.

A new question was submitted to Ask The CEO.

Parents are paying about $11,400 per year per child for childcare. In order for childcare to be “affordable,” a family would have to make more than $163,000 annually for one child. That’s nearly two-and-a-half times the median household income in Sioux Falls.

Most parents—as many as 9 in 10—in Sioux Falls cannot afford childcare. Based on federal definitions of affordability, childcare should take no more than 7% of annual household income. Would there ever be a point that CHS would help pay for childcare for its employees?

Read the answer on the GW portal.

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Two All Staff Announcements From Finance

Effective July 1: Meal Price Adjustment

To comply with federal regulations, effective July 1, 2023, CHS is adjusting the price of meals. The cost of a meal, whether it is a daily feature, or the salad bar (if available) will be $5.25. Read more here.

Restricted Funds Process Streamlined

Here’s great news from the Finance Department: CHS is streamlining and simplifying the process for using restricted funds. If you are filling out vouchers or expense records, you no longer need to indicate where the funding is coming from. Identifying the item will be sufficient. Read more here.

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What’s New on the Portal?

Read the newest edition of the Avera EAP newsletter here.

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Be the first to apply for any open position at CHS. View all job openings here.

Pick Your Pack by June 30!

At CHS we work hard to ensure that all employees feel valued and appreciated. Thanks to the generous gift of one donor, Linda Wells, we are offering new, FREE backpacks for all employees! Linda wants to recognize all CHS staff for your important and valued work.

Please select the backpack you prefer from the three available options from June 13 to June 30.

We will deliver your backpacks to the CHS location that you select in your order.

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