Youth & Family Services

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.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity dedicated to building stronger communities by assisting individuals and organizations in achieving their full potential. Governed by a board of elected school board members from twelve South Dakota public school districts, BHSSC provides shared services to its member districts and is committed to fiscal responsibility and efficiency without levying taxes. The cooperative's Developmental Disabilities Division is one of South Dakota's key Community Support Providers, helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recognized as a recipient of the 2023 Bush Prize South Dakota for outstanding community problem-solving, BHSSC continues to offer valuable educational and support services to families and schools in the region. Generated from the website