Publications

Policy relies on accurate information. To obtain this information, Voices conducts research on a variety of topics. Some of this research we publish and is available on this site. In addition to our research, we publish a newsletter and annual legislative wrap-up. Archived materials are also available. Our annual reports, publications, newsletters are available below.

Annual Reports
2010 Annual Report
The 2010 Annual Report

2009 Annual Report
The 2009 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report
The 2008 Annual Report

2007 Annual Report
The 2007 Annual Report

2006 Annual Report
The 2006 Annual Report

2005 Annual Report
The 2005 Annual Report

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Publications
Native American Services Directory
The directory is for members of the Great Sioux Nation tribes, other tribes from throughout the United States, as well as multi-tribal people and families living in Sioux Falls. It provides information about programs in the Sioux Falls area specifically created for Native American children and families. For one or more directories, call 605 367-9667.

Out-of-School Time in South Dakota - Achieving Program Sustainability: A Report and Recommendations
High-quality after-school programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and benefit our communities. The challenge: Building stable funding. The report describes how programs are funded, identifies characteristics of stable programs, and makes recommendations for achieving sustainability.

Click here for the Executive Summary

A Parent's Guide to Children's Mental Health Services in South Dakota - 2nd Edition
The guide provides information about problems that can affect children, the latest treatments, available services and where to get help.

Fourth Edition of the South Dakota Juvenile Justice System, Guidebook for Youth and Parents
Written in a question and answer format, this guide provides userful information about the justice system for kids and their parents.

Starting Strong Pre-k pilot maintains high marks through final year
For its third and final year, youngsters in Sioux Falls’ Starting Strong pre-kindergarten pilot have shown “significant” gains, according to independent evaluator Dr. Gera Jacobs of the University of South Dakota.

The South Dakota Budget Primer - A Guide to the South Dakota Budget Process
The Budget Primer is a guide to understanding the components of the state budget, how it is created, and some of the priorities and choices it reflects.

A Common Good
Report and recommendations from the Summit on South Dakota Children in Poverty: Seeking solutions, building prosperity.

Another Bridge to Yankton's Future
Major findings from the Yankton Child Care Survey and related research.

Fulfilling Our Responsibility
Major findings from the Rapid City Child Care Survey and related research.

Life is Good in Aberdeen - Making our good life better
Major findings from the Aberdeen Child Care Survey and related research.
May 2009

The Right Choices for Our Children: Major findings from the Northern Hills Child Care Survey and related research
March 2008

Growing a stronger Brookings: The right choice for our children
Major findings from the Brookings Child Care Survey and related research
January 2008

Teach Them Well, Sioux Falls Child Care & Early Education Initiative
A guide to giving all children in the Sioux Falls area access to high-quality pre-kindergarten programming and child care at all levels.

Justice for Juvenile Offenders in South Dakota, A Progress Report 2002-2004
An increasingly punitive approach to juvenile justice prompted South Dakota Voices for Children to convene a series of planning sessions throughout the state that prompted this report ? and ultimately needed reforms.

The Economic Impact of the Child Care Industry in South Dakota, Executive Summary
The Economic Impact of the Child Care Industry in South Dakota, Executive Summary

Untapped Potential, Early Learning Investments in South Dakota
While investments in the early years are essential for children to start school ready to learn, in South Dakota, public investments in education and development in the early learning years constitute less than 1 percent of overall public expenditures.

Parent Power, Teen Seat-Belt Use: A Community Youth Development Approach
Students throughout the state report they are more likely to use seat belts if their parents set the example.

Taking Care!
South Dakota parents talk about the quality and availability of child care in their communities.

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Newsletters
Summer 2011 Newsletter
The Summer 2011 edition of the Voices newsletter.

Fall 2010 Newsletter
The Fall 2010 edition of the Voices newsletter.

Summer 2010 Newsletter
The Summer 2010 edition of the Voices newsletter.

Fall 2009 Newsletter
The Fall 2009 edition of the Voices newsletter.

Summer 2009 Newsletter
The Summer 2009 edition of the Voices newsletter.

Fall 2008 Newsletter
The Fall 2008 edition of the Voices newsletter.

Summer 2008 newsletter
The Summer 2008 edition of the Voices newsletter

Summer 2007
The Summer 2007 edition of the Voices newsletter

Winter 2007
The Winter 2007 edition of the Voices newsletter

Fall 2006
The Fall 2006 edition of the Voices newsletter

Summer 2006
The Summer 2006 edition of the Voices newsletter

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