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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

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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.

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