Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

Contact Information

621 E. Presentation Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
United States
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DayHours
Monday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota responds to changing needs in South Dakota communities. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. LSS touches the lives of South Dakotans 27,759 times each year with a variety of programs and services statewide. LSS is one of the largest private non-profit human service agencies in South Dakota. LSS serves people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and affordable services.
LSS has earned continuous COA accreditation for more than 20 years. This accreditation attests that LSS meets the highest national standards and delivers the best quality services to the communities it serves.
The South Dakota Synod is one of the 65 Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, a church deeply and confidently rooted in the Gospel of God’s grace that we are free to give our lives joyfully in witness and service. The SD Synod consists of 212 congregations.
LSS Childcare & Education Services includes Infant and Toddler Enrichment, Preschool, daycare, After-School and Summer Programs.

Services and information

  • Kinship / Relative Care
  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Specialized / Therapeutic Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care
  • Adoption
  • Other

Requirements to become a foster parent

Foster parents receive support from the South Dakota Department of Social Services. A local CPS office assists parents through the application process.

The organizations South Dakota Kids Belong and Stronger Families Together recruit, train, and support foster families. America’s Kids Belong aims to change the lives of foster children by raising awareness and improving experiences. They do so by pushing for change and encouraging community engagement.

South Dakota Kids Belong also connects parents with resources such as faith communities, foster-friendly businesses, etc. Plus, parents can access discounts and services for foster families through the program.

Tribal Foster Care Programs are also available to help protect the interests of Indian kids in the child welfare system.

Ratings and Reviews

Average user rating

3.9 / 5
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Autum Deer
Sep 17, 2023

Staff is amazing

Rating: 5
Jim Mitchell
Mar 11, 2023

This place is a joke

Rating: 1
Eric Smith
May 19, 2022

Bunch of people wasting their time

Rating: 2
Lindsey West
Jul 21, 2021

South Dakota is very lucky to have LSS and all of the programs they offer!

Rating: 5
Joshua Fisher
May 13, 2021

Doing Remarkable work in the community!

Rating: 5