The vision of Youth & Family Services is that children in western South Dakota will develop healthy bodies, inquiring minds, wholesome relationships, compassionate hearts, creative spirits, the conviction to stand up for themselves and others, and the courage to build a better society.


Youth & Family Services provides programs to more than 14,000 children and families each year. YFS is located in Rapid City and provides programs and services in every county in western South Dakota.
Youth & Family Services has expanded our campus at 120 East Adams Street. This facility is located in North Rapid City where many of our community’s most underserved children and families reside.

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Child Development Center

Counseling Center

Family Support and Advocacy Services

Girls Inc. of Rapid City

Home-Based Head Start®

Middle School Program

Nutrition Services

Rapid City Head Start®

Western Prevention Resource Center

Head Start® is a registered trademark of HHS.