(Pierre, SD) — The governor’s office says more foster families are needed to help care for teenagers in South Dakota. Experts say providing stability for older children and modeling a healthy family life are important for personal development. Governor Noem launched the “Stronger Family Initiative” in 2021 with a goal of recruiting 300 new foster families each year through 2025. More information can be found at Stronger-Families-Together-dot-SD-dot-gov.
