Board Votes To Move Forward With NAU

History was made at the 2023 Annual Board Meeting when the Board of Directors voted unanimously to purchase the National American University building in Rapid City as the future site of all Black Hills services. It’s an investment in the future of families in South Dakota— and our staff—and we couldn’t be more excited!

ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Watch the Board Meeting video that was played at the opening of the annual meeting for an overview of 2023. Every CHS employee has a cameo appearance in this video year in review!

Monday, September 23, was a momentous day at Sioux Falls Children’s Home! Staff watched a bulldozer demolish the Haugo Dining Hall in a matter of hours to begin the first phase of construction on a new dining
hall, which is scheduled to be finished in June 2024.

The new building will be a 6,200-square-foot, state-of-the art facility with seating for 112. It features a modern kitchen/prep area, along with a backup generator. The deck seating area will offer an abundance of natural light and a view of the pond. Benefits also include private dining areas for families who come to visit, noise  control reduction, a recovery room and a nursing room.

What’s Cookin’ in Construction offers news on a regular basis as the SFCH new dining hall project progresses. This week’s updates include photos of the bulldozer in action and Koch Hazard’s architectural renderings

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CONGRATULATIONS TIFANIE!

Outstanding Service Award

CHS Advocacy and Prevention Program Director Tifanie Petro has been selected to receive the Outstanding Service Award given from the SD Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM). Click this link to read the full story of Tifanie’s nomination.

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BEST WISHES TO DOUG & PEGGY CRANE!

Happy Trails To You!

Doug and Peggy Crane have decided it’s time to retire (for Doug, it’s his second retirement!).

Doug was featured in a CHS video about the work he has enjoyed for the past seven “wonderful years” at CHS.
He also wrote this poignant letter to say goodbye to the staff and kids at SFCH. Read Doug’s letter and watch his video by clicking this link

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Happy 25th Anniversary to “Children’s Inn”

Do you remember why September 30, 1998, is a significant date? If you’ve worked at Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety for more than 25 years, you would! Children’s Inn became a program of Children’s Home Society of South Dakota 25 years ago on this date. Click this link to view a piece of history: the official Certificate of Merger from the State of South Dakota. 

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LET’S CELEBRATE OCTOBER! 

Don’t forget your coworker’s special day! Check out whose birthday or anniversary we are celebrating in October.