Connecting families to resources
We believe that partnering with families can help children thrive and
reach their full potential. We provide home visiting for families with children
aged 2-6 who don’t receive services from another program. Our educators
support parents in building nurturing relationships, promoting optimal
development, and achieving their family goals.
Connecting families to resources
We believe that partnering with families can help children thrive and
reach their full potential. We provide home visiting for families with children
aged 2-6 who don’t receive services from another program. Our educators
support parents in building nurturing relationships, promoting optimal
development, and achieving their family goals.
How it works:
A family applies or is referred to the program
Families First contacts the family to confirm eligibility
Family is enrolled in program and connected to a home visiting educator
Serving families in 5 counties across South Dakota
Serving families in 5 counties across South Dakota
Launching Winter 2024
1 of 5 ToddLaunching Winter 2024
2 of 5 LawrenceLaunching Fall 2023
3 of 5 ButteLaunching Fall 2023
4 of 5 Fall RiverLaunching Fall 2023
5 of 5Families enrolled in the Families First Home Visiting Project will have access to:
Families enrolled in the Families First Home Visiting Project will have access to:
Resources on health, nutrition, safety, and learning
Guidance on child development, behavior management, and culturally relevant and positive parenting practices
Local organizations that offer services that can support their unique needs
Resources on health, nutrition, safety, and learning
Guidance on child development, behavior management, and culturally relevant and positive parenting practices
Assist with connections to local organizations that offer services and resources for your needs and goals
Project Partners
Families First Home Visiting is free for qualifying families thanks to a grant from federal MIECHV funds and offered in partnership with the Department of Health. This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $987,632 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
