CPCM is one of 20 Awardees nationwide of the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) grant. HRSA’s ECCS grant program aims to build integrated maternal and early childhood systems of care that are equitable, sustainable, comprehensive, and inclusive of the health system as a key partner.
Our Work
SD ECCS has built a cross-sector Advisory Board to guide our collaborative work. In the first year, we researched South Dakota’s services and resources in six core areas of impact for children: Medical/Disabilities, Legal/Safety, Prenatal/Parenting Engagement and Education, Childcare, Dental, and Behavioral/Mental Health. Online panel discussions were held featuring local experts and parent members of the SD ECCS Family Leadership Group. The panel discussions culminated in our first strategic planning session.
Our Vision
All South Dakota children are ensured a strong start through access to a range of parenting, education, health, and family support services within a coordinated delivery system.
Sarah Aker, SD Department of Social Services, Office of Medical Services
Jennifer Ball, South Dakota State University, College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professionals
Pamela Bennett, SD Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services
Janessa Bixel, SD Association for the Education of Young Children
Melanie Boetel, SD Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health
Sarah Carter, SD Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood Services
Carrie Churchill, DOH MIECHV, Bright Start Home Visiting
Gina Curran, ECCS Family Leadership Group
Sara DeCoteau, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
Sheri Fischer, Children’s and Women’s; Sanford Health at Sioux Falls USD Medical Center
Melissa Fluckey, SD Department of Social Services, Division of Child Care Services
Jennifer Folliard, Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas
Crystal Goeden, SD Department of Education, Birth to Three
Eldridge “E.G.” Grinnell, ECCS Family Leadership Group
Jessica Gromer, John T. Vucurevich Foundation
Connie Halverson, Delta Dental of South Dakota
Samantha Hynes, SD Department of Health, Title V MCH, Office of Child and Family Services
Marni Johnson, Center for Disabilities
Terra Johnson, Early Care and Education Coordinator for Regions 3 and 5
Brooke Jones, Child’s Voice at Sanford Health
Janet Kittams, Helpline Center
Kayla Klein, Early Learner SD
Eric Kurtz, Center for Disabilities
Carrie Sanderson, Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment
Lisa Sanderson, SD Parent Connection
Betsy Schuster, Helpline Center
Andrew Stremmel, South Dakota State University, School of Education, Emeritus
Amy Witt, Lutheran Social Services
Training Opportunity: National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit
This project was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award to CPCM at The University of South Dakota totaling $255,514.00 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
