Head Start

Girls Inc. of Rapid City, founded in 1965, is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring girls aged 6-11 to be strong, smart, and bold. They provide a range of fun, educational, and recreational activities after school and during the summer months, focusing on community action, sports, health, careers, and life planning. With a center-based approach, Girls Inc. offers age-appropriate activities in a challenging and creative environment, encouraging girls to develop self-reliance and life skills. Membership at Girls Inc. is based on a sliding fee scale and includes meals, snacks, and excursions to various locations in Rapid City and the Black Hills. The organization aims to equip girls with the resources, opportunities, and confidence to succeed, offering programs like Operation SMART to foster interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as literacy support for girls below grade level. Girls Inc. of Rapid City is committed to empowering girls, helping them overcome obstacles, and preparing them for a successful future.Generated from the website

Youth & Family Services sponsors programs for children from birth through age 18. The organization reaches more than 10,000 children through its centers in Rapid City, S.D., and outreach programs in 24 South Dakota counties. It sponsors Girls Incorporated of Rapid City, the Western Prevention Resource Center and Head Start, as well as childcare, nutrition services and counseling. Youth & Family Services has a staff of 200 employees and a fleet of nearly 60 buses, cars and vans. The organization primarily supports children from families of lower incomes and Native Americans. It helps children and families become capable, caring and contributing members of the community. Youth & Family Services has operated for more than 40 years.

Youth & Family Service Head Start in Box Elder is a part of the Douglas School District, which encompasses six schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in Box Elder, SD. With a focus on providing comprehensive services to youth and families, this organization plays a vital role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of the community. Generated from their website's infomation