Mission: Connecting families caring for children (birth to 26) with the full range of disabilities and special health care needs to information, training, and resources in an environment of support, hope and respect. This assistance can range from information and training to referrals or individualized assistance.

Programs: South dakota parent connection, inc. , south dakota's only parent training and information center and family to family health information center, has served the parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs for over 30 years. During the year ended september 30,2017, the organization served more than 1,770 families and 1,870 professionals by providing training, information, referral, resource materials and technical assistance. A staff supported by peer navigator consultants deliver parent education and assistance statewide. In addition, south dakota parent connection provided a quarterly newsletter and semi-monthly e-digest with a minimum reach of 4,300 per issue, website with 33,864 page views, performed outreach activities and responded to individual requests for technical assistance from families and the professionals who work with their children.