Today, Abbott House works tirelessly to provide therapeutic residential treatment, foster care, and independent living services to more and more youth across the state of South Dakota in pursuance of our mission to provide premier services to youth and their families.
Our ability to serve those in need continues to remain our top priority as we enrich the lives of those we serve with opportunities to excel in life and gain a better footing for the world around them. Now operating eight foster homes across Mitchell and Rapid City and our Residential Treatment facility in Mitchell, our work persists as we grow to meet the needs of those we serve with therapeutic programming and access to the utmost tailored services. In short, our work to be champions for those we serve is never done.
The impact of Abbott House’s work is unquestionable and remains a top priority to us as we work to prepare our youth to succeed in the world beyond our walls. In this, we find great purpose recognizing our work has the ability to transform the lives of those we serve. No matter the circumstances that have brought a child to our care, we are devoted to providing support, love, and compassion to all. Everybody deserves someone in their court, championing for their future success – to which we’re grateful to have the opportunity to be “that someone”.
“I went to Abbott house when i was 13 years old, it was a time when I hated everyone especially myself. I am now 28 as of this past July and I'll never forget the people I met and some of the friends I made while I was there. The staff at Abbott House, when I was there, were exceptional people and I will never forget them. They helped me in so many ways and I hope that they continue to help many more children for many more years to come.”
- Shani I.S., Abbott House alum
To meet the needs of those we serve and grow our operations to serve more youth in need, Abbott House is on a mission to continue raising funds needed to grow our resource pool. With these resources and an unwavering conviction for helping our youth, Abbott House is growing more than ever before.
Show your support for Abbott House and, more importantly, the greater success of those we serve by getting involved in our work. From volunteering your time, to supporting Abbott House with a financial contribution, or support of our Abbott Motorcycle Rebuild Raffle, we hope you’ll join us on our mission to improve the lives of those we serve.
MITCHELL, SD – With the help of more than 60 generous donors, Abbott House has completed a $2 million Capital Campaign to open two more Bridges Therapeutic Foster Homes in Sioux Falls, SD. Abbott House kicked off this expansion effort in November of 2023 with a goal to raise $2 million and open two more therapeutic foster homes by the summer of 2024.
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Mitchell, SD – The Dakota State Fraternal Order of Eagles has stepped up to the plate once again to help hurting children in need who have experienced abuse or neglect. Members of the Vermillion Eagles #2421 demonstrated their unwavering commitment to “People Helping People” by presenting a total of $16,700 in checks to the Abbott House Foundation before their most recent weekly meetings.
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Mitchell, SD – The Hometown Hero Award is presented to South Dakota businesses and individuals who support and advocate for their neighbors and communities. On June 20, 2023, Stephanie Judson, the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) President and Chief Executive Officer, presented the Hometown Hero Award to Abbott House. Eric Klooz, Abbott House Executive Director, and Virginia Wishard Lambert, the Abbott House Director of Development, accepted the award in front of the tree mural inside the Abbott House PRTF building. “This is our story,” Klooz said in reference to the mural, “our kids sign a leaf when they finish their program with us. Each signed leaf is a different child, a different story.”
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