The 2026 Family Resources Toolkit provides ready-to-use materials to help partners share the new Family Resources hub with their communities. This online tool makes it easy for families across South Dakota to find local support for everyday needs like childcare, health care, food, transportation, and more. Inside this toolkit, you’ll find downloadable promotional resources—including a video, newsletter article, outreach emails, and social media posts—to help you quickly spread the word and connect more families to the services available in their communities.
FAMILY RESOURCES BY CPCM
Learn about Family Resources by watching this video! Download, post, and share with your community!
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We’re excited to share a new, easy way for families across South Dakota to find local help and resources online!
Introducing the Family Resources Hub:
This free online tool helps individuals and families quickly find services in their community.
What it is:
- A searchable online directory of local services
- Find support by service type and location
- Covers needs like childcare, health care, food, transportation, housing, and more
- Connected to the 211 support system, so people can also call or text 211 for additional help
Explore Family Resources at: https://familyresources.helplinecenter.org/
NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
Share the newsletter article copy below in a promotional email or communication you send to your listserv.
Families today juggle many responsibilities—from childcare and food access to health and mental well-being. This week we highlight the Family Resources webpage, your local hub to search for maternal health support services.
Within this webpage you’ll be able to easily search by topic and location, access service details like eligibility, contact information, and program descriptions, and find resources for basic needs, health, parenting, mental health, and more!
To use the page:
- Go to the webpage
- Enter your ZIP code
- Click or enter a topic
- Connect with services
It’s really that easy!
For help using the resource, use the “First time here? Take a tour!” feature or call 211 if you want personalized guidance. Don’t forget to save the link to your list so you can help your neighbors find support too!
OUTREACH EMAILS
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Subject line: New Resource Hub for Families!
We’re excited to share a new, easy way for families across South Dakota to find local help and resources online.
Introducing the Family Resources Hub:
https://familyresources.helplinecenter.org/
This free online tool helps individuals and families quickly find services in their community.
What it is
- A searchable online directory of local services
- Find support by service type and location
- Covers needs like childcare, health care, food, transportation, housing, and more
- Connected to the 211 support system, so people can also call or text 211 for additional help
How to use it
- Visit the Family Resources Hub: https://familyresources.helplinecenter.org/
- Enter a zip code or city
- Select the type of help needed (food, childcare, health care, etc.)
- Browse nearby organizations and contact them directly
Why it matters
Families often need help finding trusted local services. This tool makes it easier to locate support such as:
- Food pantries or SNAP assistance
- Prenatal and health care services
- Transportation to appointments
- Childcare providers
- Necessities like car seats, diapers, or clothing
Whether you’re helping a patient, a client, a friend, or your own family, this hub makes it easier to find support close to home.
Please feel free to share this resource with your networks so more families across South Dakota can connect to the help they need.
👉 Visit the Family Resources Hub:
https://familyresources.helplinecenter.org/
Option Two
Subject line: Find local support for childcare, health, food, and more.
Families across South Dakota now have a simple way to find local support for everyday needs.
The Family Resources Hub helps people quickly locate services like childcare, health care, food assistance, transportation, and more — all in one place.
👉 Explore the resource: https://familyresources.helplinecenter.org/
How it works
- Enter a city or ZIP code
- Choose the type of service needed
- Browse nearby organizations and contact information
The hub works alongside the 211 Helpline Center, so individuals can also call, text, or chat with 211 to get help finding resources.
This tool can be helpful for people looking for things like food pantries, prenatal care, childcare options, transportation to appointments, or basic needs like diapers and clothing.
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
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Looking for help? Start here.
The Family Resources Hub makes it easy to find local services across South Dakota—all in one place.
Search for support like:
• Childcare
• Health care and prenatal services
• Food pantries and nutrition programs
• Transportation assistance
• Diapers, clothing, and other basic needs
Simply enter your location and the type of help you’re looking for to see nearby options.
Explore the resource:
familyresources.helplinecenter.org
You can also connect with support through 211 if you need help finding resources.
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Sometimes you just need to know where to start.
The Family Resources Hub helps individuals and families quickly find local support across South Dakota.
People commonly use it to find:
• Food pantries or SNAP support
• Prenatal or health care services
• Childcare providers
• Transportation to appointments
• Essentials like diapers, clothing, or car seats
Search by location and type of help to see what’s available near you.
Start your search today:
familyresources.helplinecenter.org
