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
- Amanda Moriarty, Program Director
Counseling Center
- Maureen Murray, Program Director
Family Support and Advocacy Services
- Corey Kennedy, Program Director
Girls Inc. of Rapid City
- Shelly Flack, Program Director
Home-Based Head Start®
- Darla Johannesen, Program Director
Middle School Program
- Shelly Flack, Program Director
Nutrition Services
- Darcie Decker, Program Director
Rapid City Head Start®
- Vicki Lowry, Program Director
Western Prevention Resource Center
- Maureen Murray, Program Director
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