in response to hopelessteen...if you kan get the money try a pobox and address change if not idk then i use my dads address when i kan any more but i live in my car but i been hiding in hes shed the other night but idk i any1 here will help most people just preach about crap they dont realy know anything about i get lectured for not aprecaiting what i have but you know what i was born this way they wernt i dont get help ether i hope you do tho
By Anonymous - on Dec 22, 2011
Posted in hopelessteen
in response to aodtwo...I did try that I'm supposed to be waiting on sum mail fron them & send it bK but Idk if ill even be able to stay here long enough to get it. I been checking the mail all day long & still no mail for days now. I'm really getting stressed out
in response to hopelessteen...that dont help your kid or pup at all. i do understand wanting to end it tho ive tried my wrist are all tore up from my knife. but you have a reason to stay look at your kid some 1 will evenutly help you just stick in your still realy young. no1 helps some1 like me so thats why i get depreesed call section 8 if you see an appartment they will help you thers hundreds of thousands of plce that helps singal mothers with kids
By Anonymous - on Dec 22, 2011
Posted in hopelessteen
in response to aodtwo...Yea I know same here. I got a puppy I bottle fed and raised Sence sge was under a month old. She's like my baby and I can't let her go. I'm even sharing my noodles with her because she is out of dog food. & I feel so bad that I cant provide for her & my baby. I just want to end it all
Sheltering Information for Hurricanes,
Floods, Ice Storms and other Catastrophic Events
Shelters are generally the place of last resort. Individuals and families are encouraged to have emergency plans in place. These plans should include relatives or friends with whom you can stay or locations to which you will travel. In the event that you must use a shelter, there are two types: American Red Cross (ARC) and Special Medical Needs Shelters (SMNS). Only individuals with special medical needs will be admited to SMNS.
Finding an Emergency Shelter in South Carolina
* SC Hurricane Guide Shelter Listing
Resources
* Video - Welcome to our emergency shelter (wmv)
For additional information, contact: (803) 898-4415
The South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides financial assistance to low income South Dakota households to pay their home heating bills.
Energy assistance does not pay the full cost of a family's home heating. The program assists those families who would otherwise be unable to pay the cost of their home heating. Maximum payments for the lowest income households are approximately 70 percent of the entire heating cost.
No household is automatically eligible. All households must apply, showing proof of income and home heating costs. To be eligible, a household's total gross income may not exceed maximum income guidelines and the household must be responsible for paying home heating costs. Energy assistance payments will be made to energy suppliers.
Energy assistance money will be distributed on a first-come basis. Applicant eligibility and assistance amount are calculated according to household size, income, type and cost of heating and geographical location of household.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of South Dakota, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,336 if one person lives in the household; $21,904 if two people live in the household; $27,472 if three people live in the household; $33,040 if four people live in the household; $38,608 if five people live in the household; $44,176 if six people live in the household, or $49,744 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,568 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the low income energy assistance program visit:
http://dss.sd.gov/energyassistance/applying/
Program Contact Information
To learn more information about the program, please visit the South Dakota Energy Assistance website at:
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for eligible women, infants and children, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the South Dakota Department of Health. WIC's goal is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and young children.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of South Dakota, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://doh.sd.gov/LocalOffices/CHS.aspx
Program Contact Information
For more information on WIC in South Dakota, visit their website at:
http://doh.sd.gov/WIC/default.aspx
Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For the number of the SD Local WIC Office:
Call Toll Free in South Dakota only:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low income South Dakotans buy the food they need to stay healthy while they work to regain financial independence. SNAP benefits are provided to supplement the recipients food budget. The amount of benefits a household receives is based on its size and income.
In South Dakota during July 2002, 47,700 people (18,400 households) received $3.6 million in SNAP benefits. The average monthly benefit was $75 per person or $200 per household.
SNAP recipients are given a plastic debit card (Dakota EBT Card) instead of paper coupons. The store cashier runs the debit card through a point-of-sale device to subtract the recipient's purchase amount from their allotted benefits. Using the card is much faster and easier than using paper coupons and eliminates loss or theft of SNAP benefits.
South Dakota SNAP operates under the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of South Dakota and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $14,079 if one person lives in the household; $18,941 if two people live in the household; $23,803 if three people live in the household; $28,665 if four people live in the household; $33,527 if five people live in the household; $38,389 if six people live in the household; $43,251 if seven people live in the household; or $48,113 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,862 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Contact your local SNAP administering agency to apply for this program:
http://dss.sd.gov/offices/
Program Contact Information
If you have further questions about eligibility or benefits under South Dakota SNAP, contact us via phone at:
605-773-3493
The Weatherization Assistance Program was designed to help low income South Dakota households overcome the high cost of energy by making their homes more energy efficient. The program is operated at the local level by community action agencies or other local agencies. It has operated continuously since 1976. Local agencies operating the program provide free home weatherization to anyone who qualifies.
•Weather-stripping of doors and windows.
•Caulking and sealing cracks and holes in a building structure.
•Insulating attics, walls, and under floors.
•Installing windows and/or glass.
•Repair, tune-up or replacement of non-functional heating systems.
•Incidental repairs necessary to protect the weatherization material.
•Health and safety checklist.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of South Dakota, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The South Dakota Weather Assistance Program application is available at the following location:
http://dss.sd.gov/energyassistance/applying/
Once you have completed the application, please print it off and sign it. Send the completed application to the following address:
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Office of Energy Assistance
206 W. Missouri Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-4517
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit the South Dakota WAP program website at:
http://dss.sd.gov/weatherization/index.asp
To speak with State representatives regarding the program call toll-free Department of Social Services at:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a temporary public assistance program administered by the South Dakota Department of Social Services and Department of Labor. The primary focus of the program is to help families help themselves move from welfare to work by:
•Promoting family responsibility and accountability
•Encouraging self-sufficiency through work
In addition to help finding work, South Dakota families with serious financial needs may qualify for TANF monthly cash payments. To qualify, families must have children under age 18 (19 if the child is in high school) and need financial support due to:
•Death of a parent
•Parent is absent from the home
•Physical or mental incapacity or unemployment of a parent
Your TANF benefit amount is based on who lives with your family, who is eligible in your household and other income available to the family. If your family's TANF monthly cash payment is less than $10, no payment will be issued. TANF beneficiaries are required to participate in work activities unless exempt.
There are other eligibility requirements but we encourage you to learn more about how the South Dakota TANF program can help you and your family.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of South Dakota, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For more information on the South Dakota TANF program, please visit the following website:
Energy Assistance helps low-income South Dakotans pay for home heating costs. Keep in mind, energy assistance may not pay for all of your home heating cost.
* Low Income Energy Assistance Program Data
Eligibility:
* you must apply
* your total gross income may not exceed maximum income guidelines
* you must be responsible for paying home heating costs
Energy assistance funds are distributed on a first-come basis. Eligibility and assistance amounts are based on the number of people in your home, income of everyone in your home, type and cost of heating and where you live. If you are eligible, the payment is made to your energy supplier.
Emergency Components (October 1 - March 31):
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). To qualify for ECIP energy assistance, the household must be income eligible and in a crisis, such as:
* have a current disconnection notice for the primary heat source;
* be cash-on-delivery, or refusal to deliver with less than 20% in tank; or
* have an eviction notice for non-payment if heat is included in rent or paid in addition to rent.
What do I send when applying?
1. Application. The application must be signed by everyone living in the house age 18 or older. All sections of the application must be completed.
2. Proof of Household Income for everyone living in the house that was received in the 3 calendar months prior to the month you sign and send your application
* Proof means: copies of check stubs, employer's income statements, tax return, award letters, etc. Self-employed persons must send a complete copy of the previous year tax return.
3. Proof of Home heating costs. Paid directly to an energy supplier, or paid as part of rent.
* Proof means: a copy of a recent bill or fill ticket from the energy supplier, a statement from the energy supplier showing type of heat and account number, or a statement from the landlord verifying heat is paid as part of rent or in addition to the rent.
How do I apply and what are the office hours?
* To apply for the low income energy assistance program, fill out the application.
* Office hours: 8am – 5pm (CT) Monday-Friday.
* If it is an emergency, call 1-800-233-8503.
* If you are not calling during office hours, leave a message on the answering machine stating your name, phone number and a brief description of the emergency.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) helps low-income South Dakotans buy the food they need to stay healthy while they work to regain financial independence. SNAP benefits are provided to supplement the Shoppingrecipient’s food budget. The amount of benefits a household receives is based on its size, income and allowable expenses.
SNAP recipients are given a plastic South Dakota EBT Card. The store cashier runs the debit card through a point-of-sale device to subtract the recipient's purchase amount from their allotted benefits. Using the card is much faster and easier than paper coupons and eliminates loss or theft of SNAP benefits.
The Supplemental Nutrition Asisstance Program operates under the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Facility Address Phone
Corner Stone Rescue Mission 30 Main Street
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 (605) 341-2844
Goodwill Industries 625 Main Street
Brookings, SD 57006 (605) 692-2085
1311 W. Haven
Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-3640
3400 S. Norton Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 731-1932
4701 E. 41st St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (605) 338-2431
120 N. Kiwanis Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 334-2028
611 Lindberg Ave.
Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 737-3955
2508 Fox Run Parkway
Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-8847
Salvation Army 1003 Sixth Ave. S.W.
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 225-7410
237 Illinois Street S.W.
Huron, SD 57350 (605) 352-3438
724 North Sanborn
Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-3964
405 N. Cherry Ave.
Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-0982
800 North Cliff Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 338-6649
320 Ryan Road
Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 722-4321
621 4th St. S.E.
Watertown, SD 57201 (605) 886-4030
St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store 431 N. Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103 (605) 335-5823
VOA-Dakotas Thrift Store 217 N. Nesmith Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103 (605) 728-2656
Winner Ministerial Pantry
Community Thrift Store 225 South Main Street
Winner, South Dakota 57580 (605) 842-1525
The Division of Child Care Services provides assistance to low income families who need help with child care costs while parents work or attend school. They also provide oversight, technical assistance and support in promoting safe, healthy and caring environments for children through licensing, registration and quality improvement activities. The availability of quality child care is not only important for maintaining a strong workforce; it is vital for the growth and development of healthy children.
Responsibilities of the Division of Child Care Services:
* Training and technical assistance for Out-of-School Time programs
* Child care facility development in response to local community needs
* Health and safety continuous grant funding cycle to help child care programs meet licensing requirements
* Direct child care assistance payments for qualifying families
* Training and education
* Licensing and registration of child care and afterschool programs
Community Assistance Program
Western South Dakota Community Action Program
The Western South Dakota Community Action Program is the only Community Action Program working with the commodity program. The program's purpose is to make a positive impact upon the causes and effects of poverty. It supplies those living in poverty with the resources and assistance necessary to help them overcome these conditions.
Service Area:
* Bennett
* Butte
* Corson
* Custer
* Dewey
* Fall River
* Jackson
* Haakon
* Harding
* Lawrence
* Meade
* Pennington
* Perkins
* Zeibach
For More Information:
* Western South Dakota Community Action Agency
Linda Edel, Executive Director
1844 Lombardy Drive
Rapid City, SD 57703-4130
Phone: (605) 348-1460 or 1-800-327-1703
Fax: (605) 348-8440
Email: wsdcap@rapidcity.com
Web: www.wsdca.org
The South Dakota Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides quality health care (including regular check-ups, Well-Child Care exams, dental care, and vision care) for children and teenagers.
To be eligible for CHIP, children must be under the age of 19 and be residents of South Dakota. Children who are uninsured or already have health insurance may be eligible for CHIP based on family size and income.
If you or a family member has suffered personal injury as a result of:
a violent crime
trying to stop a person committing a crime
trying to help a law enforcement officer
trying to help a victim of a crime or
witnessing a violent crime
You may file a claim for compensation from the South Dakota Crime Victims’ Compensation Program. However, not all crimes or expenses are covered.
Compensation Program
Awards of compensation of up to $15,000 may be made from the South Dakota Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund. Compensation is approved by the Department of Social Services and funded through a court surcharge on criminal offenders. Compensation is available only to the extent that funds are generated from the surcharge. No compensation can be awarded when money is not available, and compensation is only available for persons who meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
Crime victims are eligible to apply for compensation whether or not the crime is a tribal, state or federal crime.
The crime must have occurred on or after July 1, 1992.
The crime must be reported to law enforcement within 5 days of its occurrence or when a report could reasonably have been made.
The claim for compensation must be filed within 1 year of the crime unless good cause is shown for the delay in filing.
The victim and claimant must reasonably cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of the incident.
Compensation cannot be paid to a claimant if it would unjustly benefit the offender or an accomplice.
The victim cannot contribute to the crime or the injury nor have committed a crime at the time of the incident. Claims may be reduced or denied based upon contribution/conduct.
Applying
To apply, you must complete a Crime Victims’ Compensation Application form. Forms are available from all local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Social Services, or the Office of the Attorney General.
Any one of the below individuals can apply for assistance:
An innocent victim of a violent crime who has suffered harm.
A family member of a deceased victim.
A person authorized to act on behalf of a victim or a dependent.
Parents or other family members under limited circumstances.
Claim Process
Upon receipt of the application, law enforcement, physicians, service providers, etc. are contacted to verify all information. The Department of Social Services reviews the claim and decides whether the claim is eligible and the amount to be paid. The claimant has the right to appeal the decision to the Crime Victims’ Compensation Commission.
Types of Assistance
Compensation may be available for expenses incurred as a direct result of the criminal acts of another person if not covered by another source. Examples of expenses covered under the law are: medical care, rehabilitation, funeral expenses, loss of income, counseling, dental expenses, child care costs and mileage.
No attorney is needed and compensation cannot be paid for attorneys fees.
There is no filing fee.
Emergency Awards
Emergency awards of up to $1,000 may be made under extraordinary circumstances. An award may be made for immediate verifiable needs as a result of loss of income or support, emergency medical expenses or funeral expenses. Any emergency award will be deducted from the final award and must be deducted from expenses already incurred.
The South Dakota Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides quality health care (including regular check-ups, Well-Child Care exams, dental care, and vision care) for children and teenagers.
To be eligible for CHIP, children must be under the age of 19 and be residents of South Dakota. Children who are uninsured or already have health insurance may be eligible for CHIP based on family size and income.
The Division of Economic Assistance promotes the well-being of lower income families, children, people with disabilities and the elderly by providing medical, nutritional, financial and case management services.
Assistance programs include:
Community Action Programs
Programs and services to low-income South Dakotans. Services vary and may include weatherization, community transportation, food pantries and emergency services.
Quality Control
Ensures government funds are appropriately spent when determining eligibility for the services provided within the Division of Economic Assistance.
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