Start hereOfficial
Dakota at Home (SD resource locator)
Front door for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers—state-supported resource and referral portal.
South Dakota
South Dakota resources for caregivers
Key South Dakota entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite (start with Dakota at Home)
Use Dakota at Home to find caregiver supports, respite options, and local programs.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
HOPE Waiver (Medicaid LTSS) — South Dakota
Home and Community-Based Options and Person-Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver information (LTSS starting point).
Self-directedOfficial
Structured family caregiving (within HOPE Waiver)
Program information that may allow family caregiving arrangements within LTSS pathways (confirm details with the program).
Job supportFederal
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Federal FMLA basics (job-protected leave for eligible employees).
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS) — South Dakota
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult (official starting point; verify local reporting details).
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman — South Dakota
Advocacy and complaint help for residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and community living homes.
Benefits portalOfficial
BEES / Economic Assistance Portal (South Dakota)
Online portal to apply/manage benefits (starting point; follow official “how to apply” guidance).