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Residential Services For Children
& Youth
Canyon Hills,
Spearfish
New Beginnings,
Aberdeen

Summit Oaks,
Sioux Falls

Woodfield,
Beresford
Client Statistics
Application Process
Referral Form
Application Form
Employment Opportunities

Who We Serve In Residential Care

Last year, LSS served approximately 250 children through four residential treatment and group care facilities. Following are some interesting fact about those who we serve.

  • Last year LSS served 135 boys and 105 girls.
  • 57% of those we serve are Native American, 39% Caucasian and 4% denote other nationalities.
  • The average length of stay at a LSS residential center may vary from four months to a year and a half depending on the child’s needs.
  • Children are referred to LSS residential centers through a variety of ways.
Department of Social Services
32%
Bureau of Indian Affairs 
31%
Department of Corrections 
12%
Education System
8%

Out of State Referrals 

11%
Other Resources
6%

Marketing And Community Outreach
Bryan Harberts, Director
621 East Presentation Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
1-605-221-2346
Fax: 1-605-221-2404
Email: Bryan Harberts

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