The SSVF program provides homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services to help Veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing.

For veterans and their families that meet all eligibility criteria and are enrolled with the program, the program can provide:

• Outreach to Veterans
• Case management
• Financial assistance (for securing/preserving housing)
  • Utility assistance for water, lights, and heating for current, past due, disconnection notices, previous address, and deposits
  • Rental assistance
  • Security deposits
• Other financial assistance
  • Child care costs
  • Moving costs
  • Transportation expense
• Help applying for Department of Veterans Affairs assistance and other benefits
• Help connecting Veterans with other community resources and services

Exempts up to $200,000 of the assessed value for a qualifying property.

Exempts property, specifically designed for wheelchair use within the structure, from all property taxes for eligible persons.

Ensures that veterans, their dependents and survivors receive the full measure of benefits and services to which they are entitled.

The Department of Veterans Affairs keeps an online list of the South Dakota Veterans Memorials.

Locate Veteran Service Officer online.

Welcome Home resource book available online.

List of transportation services available for veterans online.

The Job Service Office is ready to help job seekers identify opportunities and prepare for productive employment through the following services:

Employment Services - Staff can help identify career interests, write a resume, prepare for a job interview and access appropriate training. Job listings are posted from local employers, state-wide employers, and federal and state government agencies. Job search assistance classes are available in addition to computers to conduct a job search or apply on-line. All individuals seeking employment or information about the local labor market receive assistance at no charge.

Veterans Employment Representatives - Job search information, help with resume writing and cover letters, and preparations for interviews. Eligibility determinations for special programs and services that employ and train veterans. Information on how to apply for federal, state, county and city employment. Employment information for newly separated or transitioning service members. Assistance with cross-matching military skills to civilian employment. Direct referrals to job openings. Intensive services and employment assistance for disabled veterans;those with a military disability, may also qualify for vocational rehabilitation services.

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act - An employment and training program designed to provide services increasing skills for adults and youth that will result in employment and an increase in earnings. Individualized program to overcome employment barriers including: Work readiness skills;Interview tips;Resume Writing;Employment Counseling and GED or High School Diploma completion.

The Job Service Office is ready to help job seekers identify opportunities and prepare for productive employment through the following services:

Employment Services - Staff can help identify career interests, write a resume, prepare for a job interview and access appropriate training. Job listings are posted from local employers, state-wide employers, and federal and state government agencies. Job search assistance classes are available in addition to computers to conduct a job search or apply on-line. All individuals seeking employment or information about the local labor market receive assistance at no charge.

Veterans Employment Representatives - Job search information, help with resume writing and cover letters, and preparations for interviews. Eligibility determinations for special programs and services that employ and train veterans. Information on how to apply for federal, state, county and city employment. Employment information for newly separated or transitioning service members. Assistance with cross-matching military skills to civilian employment. Direct referrals to job openings. Intensive services and employment assistance for disabled veterans;those with a military disability, may also qualify for vocational rehabilitation services.

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act - An employment and training program designed to provide services increasing skills for adults and youth that will result in employment and an increase in earnings. Individualized program to overcome employment barriers including: Work readiness skills;Interview tips;Resume Writing;Employment Counseling and GED or High School Diploma completion.