South Dakota

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Independent Living Program

South Dakota Independent Living Program

The South Dakota Independent Living (IL) Program help current and former foster youth reach their independent living goals, providing services for...

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https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/independentlivingprogram/

Health care

South Dakota Medicaid

Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...

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(605) 626-2388

https://apps.sd.gov/SS36SNAP/Web/Portal/SystemCompatibility.aspx

If you don't find what you're looking for, or if there's info that should be listed here, contact us.

If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.

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