To provide the essence of Home--refuge, nourishment, love and limits--for children whose homes have been violated; To shelter and serve battered women in crisis; To educate and counsel children whose special needs require special devotion; To guide families who need help in sustaining the essence of home; To share the lessons of our own experience and lift up the wisdom of others.

Description:
Children's Home Society is a residential treatment facility for children between the ages of 4-13, who suffer from behavioral and emotional problems, many times due to extreme abuse and neglect. Children's Home Society offers:
*residential treatment
*Diagnostic assessment
*Special education Day program
*Theraputic foster care
*Adoption services
*Abuse victim interview and examination center
*Consultation and training

History:
Children's Home Society of South Dakota was established in 1893 by Elizabeth and William Sherrard. They opened their own home to abandoned, neglected and abused children. As the need for their services increased, a fund raising effort provided the landmark orphanage formerly located at 10th and Cliff in Sioux Falls.
CHS served as South Dakota's principal orphanage until the late 1960's when foster care was introduced. The Board then decided to address needs of children with emotional and behavioral problems. Treatment centers were opened in Sioux Falls and the Black Hills.

Contact person: Aunnie VandeGriend, Volunteer Coordinator, (605) 965-3120, (email)
Office fax number: 605 335-2776

Address:

801 N. Sycamore Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.chssd.org

Directions:

One block north of Washington High School on North Sycamore Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Miscellaneous Information

Does this agency accept court-ordered community service?
	No
Does this agency accept youth volunteers?
	No
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
	21
What is the standard minimum age requirement for youth volunteers?
	NA
Does this agency accept corporate group volunteers?
	Yes
Do you have volunteer opportunities for families?
	No
Does your agency accept youth groups that are supervised by adults?
	Yes