Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded the South Dakota Department of Social Services $791,331 through the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (CFDA 93.645) under a Formula Grant, effective October 1, 2025, with completion by September 30, 2027. This funding supports the delivery of coordinated child and family services throughout South Dakota, emphasizing community-based service delivery models that integrate child welfare services with other federal and federally assisted programs serving vulnerable populations.

Under this award, the South Dakota Department of Social Services provides comprehensive child welfare services including child abuse prevention, case management, crisis intervention, and support for at-risk children and families. The department implements these services through coordination with local governments, community organizations, non-profits, and healthcare providers, ensuring service delivery is aligned with the state's five-year agency plan jointly developed with the Department of Health and Human Services. The recipient is subject to federal compliance requirements under 45 CFR Part 75 and must maintain established record-keeping and reporting standards throughout the grant period.