Abbott House Does Foster Care Differently – Find Out How at Educational Meetings
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Our Present
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 Today:
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”.
- Nearly 150 youth served in FY2020
- Eight Bridges Therapeutic Foster Homes
- Over $400,000 raised for our youth in 2020
- 1,500 total Abbott House Alums in the last decade
Learn more about the impact of our work by exploring our Annual Reports:
“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.
Are You a Champion For Youth? Support Our Work Today!
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.
Check out the Latest News from Abbott House:
Belinda Joe Is Welcomed to The Abbott House Board of Directors
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South Dakota Community Foundation Presents Hometown Hero Award to Abbott House
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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Mitchell Exchange Club, Abbott House and the Corn Palace Join Forces to Educate Our Community about the Impact of Child Abuse
Mitchell, SD – Blue ribbons and the Corn Palace lit in blue are just a few of the ways the Mitchell Exchange Club and the Abbott House are working to educate our community about child abuse awareness during April – National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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The Original Helping with Horsepower Bike Rebuild Program has launched again, this time honoring the past while empowering the Future with a Custom Harley-Davidson Road Glide Makeover!
MITCHELL, SD - The original Helping With HorsepowerTM Bike Rebuild Program has returned to Abbott House in Mitchell, SD, this time with a legacy motorcycle that already has an amazing story and sparkling presence. The program provides hands-on problem solving skills for 40 Abbott House girls, ages 7- 17. Together they will re-design, repair, and customize a 2007 Harley-Davidson Road Glide that has been donated by influential ambassador for women in motorcycling, Diva Amy Skaling.
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