Single Mothers Assistance in South Dakota

Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Lori Pace

These are the services that can help single moms find assistance in times of need in South Dakota.

South Dakota assistance for single moms

Montana-Dakota

Montana-Dakota works at parts of Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana and South Dakota, providing assistance to those struggling to pay their energy bill. The assistance is donation funded. Visit their website to learn more and call 1-605-342-536 to get assistance.

MidAmerican Energy

MidAmerican Energy helps low-income renter and homeowner single mothers in need of assistance in paying for cooling and home heating through LIHEAP. Visit their website or call 1-800-325-0778 to learn more.

South Dakota Housing

South Dakota Housing offers the Security Deposit Assistance program, Down Payment Assistance, and Closing Cost Assistance. Visit their website or call 605-773-3181 to learn more.

DSS

DSS offers Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to help those in need of reducing their energy bills. Visit their website or call 1-800-233-8503 to learn more. 

University of South Dakota

The Office of Financial Aid helps parents and students with school. Students are offered grants, loans, scholarships and other types of financial aid. Visit their website or call 605-658-6250 to learn more.

North Western Energy

NorthWestern Energy gives assistance to single mothers and customers with the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Bring a proof for financial need to get assistance. Visit their website or call 1-800-233-8503 to learn more.

City of Yankton

The City of Yankton, South Dakota, gives assistance through the State of South Dakota. They offer assistance for power bills to those with low-income. Bring pa proof for financial need to get assistance. Visit their website or call 1-866-917-7368 to learn more.

Benefits

Benefits, a government website that lists all federal benefits for single mothers. Search programs available to you per state. In South Dakota the programs are: South Dakota Child and Adult Care Food Program, South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program, South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program and South Dakota School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Visit the website or call 1-800-333-4636 to learn more.

Westriver Electric Energy Organization

Westriver through federal and state assistance, provides energy bill assistance. Visit their website or call 605-393-0275 to learn more.

Regional Health

Regional Health, an integrated health care system that provides community-based health care in 32 specialty areas. Financial aids are given through discounts and sometimes waivers of bills. Payment Plans are also available. Visit their website or call 1-888-271-1086 to learn more.

Assistance programs are available to you in times of need. Don’t be afraid to take some time to look for them and fill out applications for services that can help you get back on track.

Lori Pace
Lori Pace

Lori Pace is a single mother of three daughters ages 7 and under. As a working mom from home, she balances kids, work and two crazy dogs with humor and love. Follow Lori as she honestly gives tips and advice based on her own experiences as a single mom!