Children's Care Hospital & School, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the state's only children's hospital. It is a private, non-profit facility licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health. Last year, Children's Care Hospital & School served over 2200 children from birth to age 21 in South Dakota and surrounding states.

Children's Care Hospital & School, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, provides educational and residential services to children with medical and/or behavioral needs, as well as outreach and outpatient services. Children's Care is a private, non-profit facility licensed by the South Dakota Departments of Health and Education. Last year, Children's Care served over 2200 children from birth to age 21 in South Dakota and surrounding states.

Children's Special Health Services is funded through the federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant and state matching funds, and administered by the South Dakota Department of Health. Its goal is to improve health care services for South Dakota children with special health care needs. Pediatric specialists, the primary care physician, registered nurses, social workers, and dietitians work together to provide diagnostic, consultative, and care coordination services. This team works closely with the child's family to help them meet the child's needs. Financial assistance is also available for specified conditions and procedures on a cost-share basis according to family size and income, utilizing the federal poverty guidelines

Currently Easter Seals South Dakota serves in excess of 10,000 children and adults each year, with the number served climbing each year. Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals. Whether through a birth condition, injury or illness, or because of functional limitations experienced in aging, Easter Seals South Dakota, services are the first step toward helping people with disabilities gain greater independence.

Music Therapy services for children of all abilities and ages

To protect and advocate the rights of
South Dakotans with disabilities through
legal, administrative, and other remedies.

State agency. South Dakota’s Department of Education aims to put kids first. In order to do that, we focus our efforts on promoting leadership and service among administrators and educators, who touch the lives of children on a daily basis. We also provide resources and services that directly impact children and their parents.

State Special Education Office.