Resources in the Flandreau Community
The Breadbasket:
605-573-0935
Dedicated to feed those in need in Moody County, South Dakota
202 East 2nd Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028.
Open 1:30pm-5:00pm Thursdays and 9:00am-noon on Fridays.
Closed on holidays and on the fifth Thursday of each month.
Moody County Food Pantry:
605-997-3871
Moody County SNAP Program:
605-997-2447
Housing-Subsidized Apartments
Four Winds Apartments: 605-997-3289
Friendship Village: 605-997-3777
Riverview Apts: 605-997-2481
Employment:
South Dakota Department of Labor, Brookings Office 605-688-4350
Rehabilitation Services: 605-688-4280
Brookings Career Learning Center: 605-688-4370
Energy Assistance: For Moody County 605-997-2447
Finances:
Economic Assistance/Department of Social Services: 605-997-2447
Welfare Services: 605-997-3161
Helpline Center (211):
The mission of the Helpline Center is making lives better by giving support, offering hope and creating connections all day, every day. They can help connect you with any resources you may need like financial, family, health or disaster related. We fulfill our mission through the following core service areas: 211 helpline, volunteer connections, and suicide and crisis support. Just dial 211 on your phone or text, they are both free and confidential.
Wholeness Center:
605-997-3535
The Wholeness Center is a non-profit organization providing confidential, free services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Regular office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. To reach an advocate at any time, call the 24-hour crisis line at 605-997-5594 or toll-free at 1-866-643-3379. There is also a Facebook page that offers many educational postings regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and how to help someone you know that may benefit from the information. Mailing address: The Wholeness Center, PO Box 148, Flandreau, SD 57028
Alan Blankenfeld - Ministerial Association that offers assistance 605-941-3257
Local Public Health Offices:
Moody County Community Health Services
Avera Flandreau Medical Center
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health
309 N. Prairie St., Flandreau, SD 57028
212 N. Prairie St.
Flandreau, SD 57028
701 W. Broad St.
Flandreau, SD 57028
605-997-3779
605-997-2471
605-997-2642
Flandreau Tribal Social Services:
605-997-3844
Team of Angels:
An organization based out of Moody County, South Dakota. This nonprofit organization puts on different fundraising events throughout the year to help reimburse Moody County residents that are faced with out of town travel expenses due to medical costs.(@TeamOfAngels on Facebook).
The Following are Resources Available at:
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
Moody County Office
112 East Pipestone
Flandreau, SD 57028
Phone: 605-997-2824
Fax: 605-997-2965
https://www.interlakescap.com/custom/moody-county
Case Management and Protective Payee:
Self-sufficiency is the primary goal for ICAP’s programs. There are cases in which the participants require an intense level of assistance, due to the wide variety of their needs. The Coach works with the participants to create a self-sufficiency plan, which sets out the goals that the participant will work toward and also incorporates a timeline. The Coach then assists the participant to complete the goals. In some cases, the Coach also acts as a protective payee for the participant. In that situation, the Coach manages the participant’s income, pays bills, buys groceries and other necessities, and in general manages the participant’s finances for a period of time. The Coach, at the same time, helps the participant learn how to manage his/her income.
Early Head Start:
Helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school. Early Head Start programs promote children’s development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Parental engagement is strongly encouraged. Pregnant women and families with children ages 0 to 3 are eligible. Family development, child development and community-based services are the key components of the program. ICAP’s EHS program serves children in both center-based (Sioux Falls and Madison) and home-based programs. Contact Steph Lebeda at the Madison office (605)256-6518.
Emergency Solutions Grant:
A program that aims to help two specific groups- persons who are at great risk of homelessness and those who have become homeless. Services that can be provided include case management, security deposit and rent assistance. These services are aimed at helping participants to retain their housing, therefore avoiding homelessness, or to re-enter appropriate permanent housing as quickly as possible.
SD Cares Housing Assistance Program (10/27/2020): South Dakota Housing Development Authority, in partnership with Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc (ICAP), the Helpline Center and other partner agencies, are announcing $10 million in available funding to assist South Dakota residents with housing expenses through the SD CARES Housing Assistance Program (SDCHAP). If you have been financially impacted due to COVID-19, the SDCHAP may be able to provide temporary rent, mortgage or utility assistance to South Dakota residents.
Garden Project:
Each year eligible participants may receive a voucher, which is used to purchase garden seeds and/or live plants. The program helps to assure that the participating households have access to fresh fruits and vegetables, which helps them to maintain their nutritional well-being. If funding allows, the participants can also purchase canning or preserving supplies so that they can save some of the produce for use in the future months.
Head Start:
The Head Start program was created in 1965, and ICAP has provided Head Start services since that time. Each enrolled child and his/her family receive an array of education, health, social and nutrition services. Parental engagement is strongly encouraged. Services are provided in centers and in cooperative programs with several school districts. The overall purpose of the program is to serve young children from low-income families and prepare them to succeed in school. Head Start programs promote children’s development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.
Homeless Rent-Deposit Assistance:
ICAP operates a security deposit assistance program to assist eligible persons to enter permanent housing. The applicant must be actually homeless, according to the McKinney Act description of homelessness, and must provide proof that he/she has some steady and reliable source of income (either wages/salary from a job or receipt of funds from a public assistance program). THe programs will pay all or a portion of the applicant's security deposit. (depending on the amount needed and grant resources in their area), either alone or in conjunction with another funder (e.g. Salvation Army, Dept of Human Services, etc.). In addition, the applicant must also agree to receive case management services to increase the likelihood that he/she will be able to stay in the new housing. CSBG funds are used for this assistance throughout the service area. Security deposit assistance is not available for households residing within the city limits of Sioux Falls.
Housing Repair-Rehabilitation:
ICAP delivers a repair and accessibility modification program for the homes of eligible persons and families. The HOME Rehabilitation program is funded by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) with HOME program funds allocated to the state by HUD. These HOME funds are renewed throughout the service area except the City of Sioux Falls, and are made available to eligible persons/families on a zero-interest, five-year decreasing balance loan, as long as the homeowner remains eligible for the program. HOME funds can be used for accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities, in addition to making necessary repairs for health, safety and code compliance.
ICARE:
The ICARE program is funded by MidAmerican Energy Company, using both corporate funds and customer donations. Funds are used to help pay heating costs for qualified low-income persons in MidAmerican's service area who are facing an emergency created by heating costs.
Information & Referral:
Often, persons needing assistance do not know what services are available to help them. The Community Service Workers (CSWs) provide information to the client regarding the services available from ICAP and other providers (Social Service, County Welfare, etc.). The CSWs also refer participants to these other agencies.
Mutual Self-Help Housing:
The Mutual Self-Help Housing Program started in Brookings in 1996, with the first homes constructed in 1997. The Watertown project started in 1997, with the first homes completed in 1998. Since that time, the program has expanded to cover the service area and has assisted over 115 participants in building new, affordable high-quality homes. ICAP, as grant recipient and project manager, locates families interested in participating in the program and assists them in establishing their eligibility for a home loan from USDA-Rural Development. When a group of participants (usually 3 to 7 households) is formed, they all work together to build homes for all of the group members.
ICAP contracts with a construction supervisor to work with the home-builders and teach them the various skills they need in order to construct their homes. In addition, ICAP has received funds from the Housing Assistance Council under the Self-help Housing Opportunities Program (SHOP) to use in developing building lots for participants in the Self-Help Housing program. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
Public Transportation:
ICAP's Public Transportation program began in 1974. The program provides affordable transportation for the public to doctors, dentists, hospitals, nutrition sites, government and social service offices, churches, senior centers, shopping areas, schools, day care centers and summer recreation programs. ICAP operates the transit programs in Miner and Moody counties. In addition, ICAP is the manager for the transit systems in Madison, Brandon, Hartford, and Dell Rapids. Participants over the age of 60 are requested to make a donation for the ride, and those under 60 are charged a fee.
School Supplies:
Many school districts require specific (and sometimes relatively expensive) school supplies for their students. Often, lower-income families cannot fully afford to purchase these necessities, thus leaving their children at a disadvantage in the school setting. School supply projects help lower-income families by providing some or all of the basic necessities to the student. Please contact the Community Service Worker in your County for more information.
Self-Help Rehabilitation:
In many of the smaller cities and rural areas that ICAP serves, residents have identified housing rehabilitation as a need. Oftentimes homeowners either cannot find a contractor to work on their home or they cannot afford the cost of materials and labor. ICAP staff, in conjunction with the US department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency, have created a Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation program to assist homeowners with their home repairs.
Eligible participants work with program staff to identify their specific needs and to create a work plan. Funding sources best suited to the homeowners are identified and used to fund materials and any contractors requiring licensing. A Self Help Rehabilitation Representative provides hands-on instruction and assistance to the homeowner and helpers so that they can provide all or part of the labor required. The program is available throughout the service area except the cities of Sioux Falls and Watertown. Interested parties can contact the Housing Program Director for more information.
Thrift Store:
ICAP operates four thrift stores within the service area: the Encore Family Store in Madison (Lake County), the Nearly New Shop in Howard (Miner County), the Used 2 B New in Clark (Clark County), and The Closet in Flandreau (Moody County). Staff and volunteers collect, sort, clean and sell clothing and other household goods to persons who wish to use the store's services. If an income-eligible person or family cannot afford to purchase the clothing, the Community Service Worker in that county can provide a voucher that allows them to get the clothing at no charge.
VITA:
ICAP's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers eligible tax filers in our service area the opportunity to meet with volunteers trained by the IRS to process their returns. Eligibility is based on a household income of less than $54,000. All assistance provided is confidential and each participant receives copies of their return for record-keeping purposes.
This program is a partnership between ICAP and Dakota State University. Funding is provided through the Internal Revenue Service's VITA Program, United Way and other local supporters.
Weatherization Program:
The Weatherization program began in 1975, and the Furnace Replacement program began in 1989. These programs are aimed at making housing for low-income persons more energy-efficient and less costly for the residents. Persons at or below 200% of poverty-level income are eligible for the Weatherization Program. Persons at or below 175% of poverty-level income are eligible for fuel assistance (LIEAP). The residence is audited and a list of needs is developed. The program provides the materials and pays contractors for the labor to weatherize the home (caulk cracks, insulate, weather-strip, fix windows, etc.). Furnaces can be repaired or replaced, if not repairable, through the program. In addition, some inefficient/high-cost non-operating appliances (range / refrigerator / water heater) can also be replaced in certain circumstances.
A furnace repair/replacement program became available in 2009 for homes that had already been weatherized. Income eligible clients may qualify to have their heating source repaired or replaced if not cost effective to repair.
Outside of Moody County
Compassion in Action:
Hold rummage sales at various times of the year. Making items (clothing, household items, etc.) available at low cost. Proceeds from these rummages are then given to Avera McKennan foundation where individuals with blood disorder cancers or awaiting bone marrow transplants are identified by Avera. These individuals are then given financial donation through the Foundation to be used as they wish. Located at 46108 278th Street, County View Events Center, Chancellor, SD. 605-212-1142. facebook.com/compassioninaction.
Encore Family Store- Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership-Lake County. Located at 209 S. Egan Avenue, Madison, SD. 605-556-3100. 10:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-Friday & 10:00am-3:00pm on Saturday. www.encorefamilystore.com. Offers low cost clothing, furniture, and household items. Vouchers may be available from ICAP.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace:
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. That's where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We're a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we're working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people. No kid sleeps on the floor in our town®.
You can Donate your time or money to help build or purchase materials for a bed. To request a bed, you have to be the legal guardian of the child or children receiving the bed. Please submit the online SHP application form (https://www.shpbeds.org/request-free-twin-bed) or be referred. Referring a family for a bed is a big responsibility. Generally, it is through referrals that we find the families who need our beds the most. If you’re a referral, please submit the online SHP Application Form. Also, if you’ve referred a family to us, you’ll need to be present for the bed delivery if they’re selected. We also need the ability to reach people who refer a family via phone or text. We make and deliver beds as supplies and donations allow. When we’re out of beds or bedding, we file unselected applications away until we can make more. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that every applicant will get a bed.
Closest Location: Brookings, SD 57006; 844-432-2337 ext: 5523
School for the Deaf:
SDSD has worked to provide quality educational programs and support services for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. The school’s mission includes consultation to families and educational teams statewide and comprehensive student evaluations including audiology and hearing screening. SDSD serves as a resource for families and local schools by providing a specialist in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children as a member of the educational team.
4101 W 38th St., Suite 101
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone: 605-367-5200; Video Phone: 605-496-9058
Fax: 605-367-5209
South Dakota Parent Connection:
To connect families caring for children/youth (ages birth to 26) with the full range of disabilities or special health care needs, information, training and resources in an environment of support, hope and respect. South Dakota Parent Connection, Inc. (SDPC) was founded in 1985 by a group of dedicated parents and professionals to provide training and information statewide to meet the needs of parents and families caring for individuals with disabilities. SDPC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Sioux Falls: Main Office
3701 W. 49th Street Ste. 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
sdpc@sdparent.org
Phone: (605) 361-3171
Fax: (605) 361-2928