# Child Abuse Help Resources - South Dakota ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Text "4HOPE" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Description:** Provides 24/7 confidential support for children and families experiencing abuse or neglect. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) – Child Protection Services** - **Phone:** 1-877-244-0864 - **Website:** [https://dss.sd.gov](https://dss.sd.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Various offices statewide - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelter, child protective services, counseling, and assistance for reporting abuse. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Sioux Falls - **Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota – Child Protection Services** - **Phone:** 605-444-7641 - **Website:** [https://lsssd.org](https://lsssd.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, family counseling, and case management for at-risk children. ### Rapid City - **Pennington County Child Protection Services** - **Phone:** 605-394-2180 - **Website:** [https://www.rapidcitysd.gov](https://www.rapidcitysd.gov/) - **Specialized Services:** Parenting classes, abuse investigations, and emergency services for children in need. ### Pierre - **Central South Dakota Human Services Center** - **Phone:** 605-773-5990 - **Website:** [https://csdbh.sd.gov](https://csdbh.sd.gov/) - **Specialized Services:** Child welfare services, counseling, and legal aid for families and children. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **South Dakota Child Abuse Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-877-244-0864 - **Website:** [https://dss.sd.gov](https://dss.sd.gov/) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Provide as much information as possible, including the child's name, location, and the nature of the abuse. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – Online Resources** - **Phone/Text:** 1-800-422-4453 (Helpline) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Features:** Online resources for parents, caregivers, and children, including prevention tips and guidance for reporting abuse. ## Educational Resources - **South Dakota Department of Social Services – Child Abuse Prevention** - **Website:** [https://dss.sd.gov](https://dss.sd.gov/) - **Description:** Offers educational resources for recognizing the signs of abuse, as well as training materials for teachers, healthcare providers, and other professionals working with children. ## Other Resources - **South Dakota Child Advocacy Centers (CAC)** - **Phone:** 1-877-244-0864 - **Website:** [https://www.sdcac.org](https://www.sdcac.org/) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive advocacy services, including legal support, forensic interviews, and therapy for child victims of abuse. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the South Dakota Department of Social Services._