All families are unique and so are their needs. SDSU Extension takes a holistic approach to serving South Dakotans of all ages. By listening, our team of experts collaborate with stakeholders to provide research-based information, resources and programing to support the overall wellbeing of South Dakota families.
Child Education
Nationally, more than 60 percent of households are dual income, resulting in an increased need for early childhood education programming.
Older Adults
Over the next 20 years, the number of adults over the age of 65 will increase dramatically.
Family Finances
Access the tools needed to take charge of your financial future.
Upcoming Events
May
23
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training @ May
Develop the skills needed to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to South Dakotans experiencing stress and other emotional issues. MHFA training is an evidence-based public education and prevention tool to improve the public’s knowledge of mental health and substance problems and connect people with care for their mental health or substance use problems.
Jun
21
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
SDSU Extension will host a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training Tuesday, June 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. on the campus of South Dakota State University.
Jul
09
2022 Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing Workshops @ Spearfish
SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council will host an in-person Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop on July 9, 2022 at the Spearfish Senior Center from 10:30 a.m. MT to 2:30 p.m.
Jul
28
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training @ July
Develop the skills needed to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to South Dakotans experiencing stress and other emotional issues. MHFA training is an evidence-based public education and prevention tool to improve the public’s knowledge of mental health and substance problems and connect people with care for their mental health or substance use problems.