These resources are specific to South Dakota, although most states have similiar resources for disabled persons.If you suspect you child may have a disability talk to your health care provider about your concerns. In South Dakota, ask for the Birth-to-3 Connections booklet.

Contacts if You Suspect Your Child Has a Disability

Family Support

Provides services to families that have a child under the age of 22, living in the home, with a developmental disability. There are no family income guidelines. They provide services such as incontinence supplies, medications, formulas/special foods, transportation costs, recreational opportunities, special clothing, adaptive equipment, housing modifications, information and referrals, service coordination, advocacy services, respite care, family counseling, parent/sibling education, travel expenses for medical care, vehicle modifications.

Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities
East Hwy 34 Hillsview Plaza
c/o 500 E Capitol
Pierre SD 57501
1-605-773-3438
1-800265-9684
www.state.sd.us/dhs/dd/family

Department of Social Services

Covers medical costs/medications to families that qualify financially. Either through the Chips program or Medicaid. Families who don’t qualify financially can still get coverage for children with a severe disability. Title 19 helps to cover the costs of traveling for medical appointments such as mileage, hotel, and food.

Birth-to-3

The state of South Dakota participates in a federal program called the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. In South Dakota we call this program Birth to Three Connections. Parents, teachers and health care providers know that children with delays are healthier and better learners when they receive early intervention services as early in their lives as possible. The state of South Dakota is committed to provideng services to youg children and their families.
to find a contact in South Dakota near you call 1-800-305-3064

MUMS-Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc

Mums is a national Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with any disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition. MUMS’ mission is to provide support to parents in the form of a networking system that matches them with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition.
C/O Julie Gordon
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-1243 USA
877-336-5333
920-336-5333
Email: mums@netnet.net
Web: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
Or google MUMS

Children’s Special Health Services (CSHS)

Children’s Special Health Services (CSHS) is a state program (South Dakota) that provides services to identify, treat and coordinate the health care and related services of children with chronic medical conditions and disabling illnesses
605-773-3737
1-800-305-3064
South Dakota Department of Health
Children’s Special Health Services
615 E 4th St
Pierre, SD 57501

Children’s Miracle Network

1-800-699-7997

Family Voices of South Dakota

A statewide network that promotes the partnership of families and professionals, while advocating for the involvement of all families caring for children with special needs as decision makers at all levels of health care.
www.familyvoicessd.org
www.sdparent.org

Sioux Falls Office
3701 W 49th St Suite 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
605-361-3171
800-640-4553

Rapid City Office
CSD Building, 150 Knollwood Dr
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-0305
800-440-1810

South Dakota University Affiliated Program

1-800-658-3080
Information about disabilities and other resources

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities

1-800-695-0285
Information and referrals for all types of disabilities from birth to age 22

South Dakota Parent Connection

South Dakota Parent Connection, Inc. is a Parent Training and Information Center. It is a non-profit organization providing information, workshops, resources, linking of families and assistance to parents of children with disabilities or special needs throughout the state of South Dakota.

Sioux Falls Office
3701 W 49th Street, Suite 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone: 1-605-361-3171
Toll Free: 1-800-640-4553

Rapid City Office
CSD Building, 150 Knollwood Drive
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: 1-605-348-0305
Toll Free: 1-800-440-1810

Website: www.sdparent.org

Help Line

In Sioux Falls SD dial-211 surounding area 605-339-4357
A parent resource directory

Children’s Medical Library

To provide sources of health information to people who care for children.

Children’s Medical Library

At the Ronning Branch Library
3100 East 49th Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
605-371-1000
1-888-761-KIDS
E-mail: C M L O R G@MMI.NET
www.CHILDMEDLIB.org