The Latest News Voices seeks director for Afterschool Partnership program
The South Dakota Afterschool Partnership is a statewide initiative whose mission is to build a statewide network for supporting and sustaining quality after-school and youth development programs to serve the needs of South Dakota’s youth.

KIDS SPEAK: An opportunity for youth to be heard
South Dakota Voices for Children invites applicants for KIDS SPEAK 2010. Application deadline is March 15, 2010.

Champion for Children nomination forms available
Awards honor South Dakota individuals, organizations

Children's Day at the Capitol 2010
Since 1995, South Dakotans from across the state gathered in Pierre to speak on behalf of children at Children?s Day at the Capitol, hosted by South Dakota Voices for Children. This year?s event, February 2, drew advocates who, like Voices, are committed to assuring that every child in South Dakota is healthy, educated and safe.

Open position: Voices seeks Black Hills Coordinator
South Dakota Voices for Children invites applications for the position of Black Hills Coordinator. Read the full job description by clicking here. The application deadline is February 4, 2010 or until filled.

Rapid City group urges child care, early education improvements
The Rapid City Area Council on Early Care and Education urged city officials to take specific steps to benefit the quality of early care and education in the area.

New SD coalition aims to break the grip of poverty
As South Dakota?s unemployment rate hit 5 percent, a group of stakeholders convened by South Dakota Voices for Children laid groundwork for an effort to end the grip of poverty for children and families in the state.

South Dakota Voices for Children receives Northwest Area Foundation grant
South Dakota Voices for Children is among 14 recipients of grants awarded to organizations ?with proven track records of success offering approaches that reduce poverty by building prosperity? across the Foundation?s eight-state region.

Fulfilling Our Responsiblity focuses on infant/child care in Rapid City
Report reveals survey results, related research and recommendations.

Another way to support South Dakota Voices for Children
You can now join South Dakota Voices for Children and help to support its work through PayPal.

An economic development strategy that works
Fed economist in Rapid City October 29 to focus on the high public return of early childhood education.

Pre-k pilot holds promise for all S.D.
Program is market-based, parent-driven and includes private and public providers who meet quality standards.

Focus of report, Web site: Lift SD children out of poverty
Public policy shift can secure ?our common good?

Aberdeen report on child care and early education released
Life is good in Aberdeen ? Making our good life better report reveals survey results of Aberdeen parents regarding child care and early education reality and needs.

May 21 luncheon honored Black Hills 2009 Champions for Children
Three Rapid City men were honored as 2009 Champions for Children at a luncheon held Thursday, May 21 at the Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza. Individuals and organizations named to the 2009 Honor Roll were also be recognized.

2009 ?Champions for Children? announced
Honor Roll recipients also named

Seven presented ideas at KIDS SPEAK 2009
Teens, selected from applicants statewide, spoke directly to influential adults who comprised a panel of distinguished listeners.

New Web site helps parents with children?s mental health needs
A new Web site ? www.sdkidsmentalhealth.org ? developed especially for South Dakota parents, includes information about mental health disorders that can affect children, available services, and how and where to get help. In addition, parents can view a video version of the publication, "A Parent's Guide to Children's Mental Health Services in South Dakota."

Lights On Afterschool
Afterschool programs keep kids safe and active, while helping to develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills.

High marks for Starting Strong?s first year
An independent evaluator has given high marks to the first of a three-year pre-kindergarten pilot for at-risk children in Sioux Falls.

Quality early learning: Economic development that works
Federal Reserve Bank economist focuses on high public return of early childhood learning at Aberdeen event

Community Foundation Salutes South Dakota Voices for Children
Community Spirit Award recognizes Voices' early learning initiative

2008 Champion for Children Award Recipients and Honor Roll
Established in 1996 by South Dakota Voices for Children, the Champion for Children Awards honor significant achievements that improve the lives of South Dakota children. Champions for Children may be volunteers or professionals; individuals, organizations or community groups. This is the inaugural year for Voices' Policy Leader Award.

2008 Legislative Wrap-Up
Highlights of the 2008 session that includes the outcome of measures on which Voices took a stance and a roll-call vote on key issues.

Poll shows strong public support for pre-k standards
Republican/Democrat, East/West River voters back measure in equal numbers

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