Abbott House Youth Services provides residential treatment, therapeutic foster care & independent living for youth.
04/13/2026
Blue ribbons hold a powerful meaning.
They are a symbol of Child Abuse Prevention Month and a reminder of the children who have experienced abuse and the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces where they can heal.
Our girls in Mitchell took that message to heart by hanging blue ribbons around the trees on campus. A small act, but one filled with meaning.
Each ribbon represents hope. Hope for healing. Hope for brighter days ahead. Hope that every child feels safe, seen, and supported.
Prevention starts with awareness, but it continues with action. Together, we can be part of that change.
04/11/2026
The jackpot is up to $1,235. Have you picked your card yet?
It only takes one card to find the Five of Hearts… and every play supports youth working toward healing and a brighter future.
As more people play, the jackpot keeps growing. Get in before this week’s drawing for a chance to win half the pot, with the other half going directly to Abbott House youth.
Stop by Thirsty’s Burgers & Beer in Rapid City to check out the board and grab your chances before Thursday’s drawing at 4pm MT / 5pm CT.
Our girls spent time at 401 Create by LifeQuest in Mitchell, turning blank pages into something completely their own. From bold colors to detailed designs, each piece tells a little story.
Moments like this matter more than they might seem. It’s a chance to try something new, build confidence, and just be kids for a while.
Thank you to 401 Create for giving our girls a space to create, express themselves, and have fun.
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
The Find Your Heart progressive jackpot board is ready to go!
Get your chances before today’s live drawing on Facebook at 4pm MT / 5pm CT.
The jackpot is already up to $1,250 and growing.
Every chance purchased helps Abbott House youth access the care, support, and opportunities they need to heal and move forward.
To kick it off, our team showed up in blue across the state. Just look at that sea of blue!
From clerical and housekeeping to therapists, education staff, and our Executive Director, our staff wore blue in support of the youth we serve. It was a simple way to stand together, raise awareness, and show support for those in our care who have experienced abuse.
This month is about more than awareness. It is about action, support, and creating safe spaces where kids can heal.
04/08/2026
Healing can look different for every child.
For some of our girls, it happens at Reclamation-Ranch through equine therapy, where they’re building trust, confidence, and connection in a whole new way.
We’re so thankful for Crystal and her continued support of Abbott House. This partnership means more opportunities for our girls to grow and heal.
04/07/2026
Prevention starts with support.
At Abbott House, that means safe homes, steady relationships, and people who show up for youth every day.
Through residential treatment, intensive foster care, crisis care, and addiction recovery services, we’re creating spaces where children and young adults can begin to heal, build trust, and move forward.
Because prevention isn’t just about awareness. It’s about what we do next.
04/06/2026
Have you picked your card yet? 👀
The jackpot starts at $1,000 and as more people play, it keeps getting bigger.
It only takes one card to find the Five of Hearts… and every play supports youth working toward healing and a brighter future.
Today, the girls in Mitchell are waking up to Easter baskets filled with a few fun surprises and treats.
Holidays can feel different for youth in residential care. That’s why we’re intentional about creating moments that feel a little more like childhood. Something to look forward to. Something that brings a bit of joy.
It may seem simple, but these moments matter. They remind each girl that she is seen, cared for, and worthy of celebration.
Wishing you a day filled with hope and new beginnings.
04/04/2026
It’s time… pick your card. ❤️
Each week, one card is revealed. Find the Five of Hearts and you take home half the jackpot. If not, it keeps growing.
Every card played helps create safe homes and brighter futures for youth across South Dakota.
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Today we are faced with anxiety and uncertainty. We have questions about our future and the new reality each one of us will face. We feel like we are experiencing on ongoing earthquake that never stops shaking and changing things.
Ironically at Abbott House we are helping children who have lived with this feeling of vulnerability for much of their lives. Not a feeling of vulnerability about a virus, but a feeling of uncertainty about their lives. You see, children who have lived through abuse, neglect and other negative events understand the feeling of life being out of control.
In our programs we see the fallout from these life events. Even in this time of uncertainty, we continue to work hard to provide safety and stability for our young people and our staff. We know that during times of sickness and dramatic change, our own children need us more than ever. It is the same for the young people in our care. Our commitment to South Dakota children has never been stronger thanks to the dedicated Abbott House employees who are working tirelessly to maintain a sense of normalcy for our youth.
Our residential treatment program is operating as usual with girls attending school and living in our treatment facility like they always do. They miss seeing the many volunteers who come to tutor, entertain or educate them, but they understand limiting visitors will keep them safe.
In our Bridges therapeutic foster homes in Rapid City and Mitchell, we are above capacity. There are so many children who need a family and a safe home right now. Our foster parents are truly amazing. Every one of our homes is operating like a "home school," with scheduled class times and study times for each home so our young people can adequately access computers and other technology to complete classroom assignments. They are having virtual visits with social workers and coordinating telehealth with counselors.
Perhaps the students who are struggling the most are those who are no longer employed. Some of our foster children and our young adults in the independent living program lost their jobs due to the situation. Because of these hardships, we have waived rent for all of our independent living occupants and are helping to pay for their basic needs such as food, medicine, clothing, transportation, and other basic needs while also offering encouragement during this difficult time.
Yet, despite all of these challenges, our amazing and dedicated staff continues to encourage and support each other, while serving our youth and families with understanding and compassion. We know there are still challenging weeks ahead.
We cannot do this alone. The financial burden being felt by so many is also persistent at Abbott House. If you would like to help the youth and our staff with necessary masks, groceries, transportation and other medical needs, please use the following link to give online.
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Thank you for helping during this challenging time. We will get through this TOGETHER and we will be stronger in the end.
