LSS Post Adoption Services

10/02/2026

Mark your calendars! Our first "Kids Camp" of the year is just a few short weeks away! Don't miss out on a fun filled day of adventure games at LSS of South Dakota located @ 41st Street - Sioux Falls.

Open to any adopted kids ages 8 to 12.

Saturday, October 17 from 9:00-2:30 (snacks provided)
Registration information to come!

And if you can't make it to the first Kids Camp, that's ok! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 20, 2027 for our next Kids Camp in Rapid City! More details to come in Spring.

09/25/2026

Mark your calendars! Our first "Kids Camp" of the year is just a few short weeks away! Don't miss out on a fun filled day of adventure games at LSS of South Dakota located @ 41st Street - Sioux Falls.

Saturday, October 17 from 9:00-2:30 (snacks provided)
Registration information to come!

And if you can't make it to the first Kids Camp, that's ok! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 20, 2027 for our next Kids Camp in Rapid City! More details to come in Spring.

09/15/2026

Reminder - don't miss "Navigating the Holidays as an Adoptive Family"

Join us Thursday, September 17th from 12:30-1:15 (CT) as Vanessa Hoogendoorn (MA, QMHP, LPC-MH, RPT) an Adoption Competent Therapist with Sprout Play Therapy and Counseling Services, presents on how to address holiday challenges, make lasting memories with new family traditions, and also honoring a child’s past family or cultural traditions.

We hope you can join us for this insightful topic!

Send a message to learn more

09/04/2026

It may be hard to believe with this current heat, but Christmas is only 112 days away! That means the holiday season is fast approaching!

Holidays can be a difficult, painful, and confusing time for adopted children. The mixed feelings of joy and sadness a child feels can become overwhelming at times.

How do adoptive families help their children as they navigate new traditions, maintain old traditions, and have a positive and memorable experience during the holidays?

Join us Thursday, September 17th from 12:30-1:15 (CT) as Vanessa Hoogendoorn (MA, QMHP, LPC-MH, RPT) an Adoption Competent Therapist with Sprout Play Therapy and Counseling Services presents on how to address holiday challenges, make lasting memories with new family traditions, and also honoring a child’s past family or cultural traditions.

08/05/2026

Every family deserves a community that understands. LSS Post Adoption Services provides ongoing support, resources and connection for adoptive families, because support shouldn't end when the adoption is finalized.

Personalized services include:
⭐ Case management
⭐ Resource referrals
⭐ Adoption-competent therapy referrals
⭐ Family mentoring opportunities
⭐ Professional training and education
⭐ Adoptive parent and teen support groups
⭐ Workshops and day camps

Get connected today!
Call: 800-401-4494
Email: [email protected]
https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/post-adoption.html

07/14/2026

Join a Support Group! 💙

Looking to connect with other adoptive parents who truly understand the journey? You're not alone.

Our virtual support groups provide a welcoming space to share experiences, learn practical tools for navigating challenges, and build meaningful connections with others in the adoption community.

We'd love to see you there!

https://lsssd.org/services/family-support/adoption/post-adoption-support-group.html

07/08/2026

Monthly Family Gatherings are back — and we’re gathering in a new location at First United Methodist Church.

Welcome to our dining room table.

A place to come as you are.
A place to share both burdens and celebrations.
A place to be reminded that you are not alone.

Each gathering includes trauma-informed education, small-group conversation, connection with other families, and a meal you don’t have to make.

Register for the months you’re able to attend:
https://bit.ly/GWMonthlyFamily

Because where hope gathers, healing begins.

07/01/2026

Looking for opportunities to learn?

Whether you're just beginning your adoption journey or have been growing your family through adoption for years, there are resources to support you every step of the way.

Explore local and national educational resources available to you and your family through LSS's Post Adoption Educational Directory. Discover tools, trainings, and support to help you navigate both the challenges and the joys of adoption. 💙

Explore all the local and national resources available to you and your family while you are navigating the challenges and joys of adoption.

06/22/2026

2026 Adoption Conference!

What an incredible day! Our 2026 Adoption Conference has come to a close, and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many dedicated professionals, families, and advocates!

The day was filled with meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and learning opportunities from both local and nationwide adoption experts. Thank you to our outstanding speakers for sharing their knowledge, and expertise, and to everyone helped make this event a success.

06/04/2026

FASD is brain-based, not behavior-based. Learn practical strategies for supporting children and teens with FASD in this new brief by Barb Clark.

Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the lifelong challenges faced by those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.