Every child,
from cradle to career
SIOUX FALLS THRIVE
It’s been said that all a child needs to succeed is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them. When it comes to our kids, Sioux Falls does more than help, hope, and believe. We’re dedicated to making sure all children succeed, from cradle to career. That’s the mission of Sioux Falls Thrive.
We focus on 4 critical needs for school-age children
Kid Link
Neighbors and volunteers work to close service gaps that make student achievement difficult.
Affordable Housing
Reduce by 50% the number of families with school-age children who are virtually homeless during the school year.
Out-of-School Enrichment
Reduce by 50% the number of children aged 5 to 18 left unsupervised during out-of-school time.
Food Security
Provide charitable food resources to remote neighborhoods where 20% of households receive SNAP benefits.
Kid Link Family Fun: Celebrating the Fourth of July!
Kid Link family fun: Join your friends and neighbors at Laura B. Anderson Elementary. Kids of all ages welcome for food, games, crafts!
Everyone’s Business: The Childcare Crisis in South Dakota
New data from the Sioux Falls Childcare Collaborative shows the gap in affordability for childcare is as much as $636 million per year.
New Study: 25,000 Live in Food Deserts in Sioux Falls
A new food access study shows 17% of Minnehaha County children are food insecure, a nearly four-point increase from 2018.
