Lower Sioux Family Services
At Lower Sioux Family Services, our purpose is to walk alongside children and families as they build healthy, strong, and connected lives. We’re here to help families make positive choices and stay together, offering support that’s caring, respectful, and rooted in community.
Our team provides a variety of services, including prevention, voluntary case management, child and adult protection, ICWA advocacy, and children’s mental health support. We also help families connect to outside resources and services that can often be difficult to navigate on their own. Whether you’re seeking guidance or support, we’re here to help. Together, we work toward healing, growth, and stronger families within our community.
Contact Us
Lower Sioux Family Services
39527 Reservation Highway 1
P.O. Box 308
Morton, MN 56270
Phone (507) 697-8680
Fax (507) 697-6198
Services
Tribal Child Welfare Management
LSFS will assume jurisdiction over a county child protection case when child maltreatment occurs within the boundaries of the LSIC, or when the child has had previous LSIC Tribal Court involvement.
Dual Case Management
LSFS provides dual case management to children and families when there is an open child protection case in a county agency within the 10-mile LSIC service area.
ICWA Advocacy
LSFS provides ICWA Advocacy services to children and families who reside off the reservation and outside of the 10-mile LSIC service area.
Foster Care
LSFS offers licensing for foster care, kinship care, and respite care to LSIC enrolled members and family members to children in out of-home placement. To be eligible for licensing by LSFS, candidates must live within the LSIC or the 10-mile services area.
Reporting
To report suspected child maltreatment, you may notify LSFS via phone or in person at the Lower Sioux Human Services Administrative Building. For suspected maltreatment requiring immediate attention, please notify LSIC Law Enforcement or your local law enforcement agency.
Questions, Comments or Grievances
LSFS values your feedback. Questions, comments, or concerns may be submitted to Lower Sioux Family Services via mail or secure email to LSIC Human Services. Concerns are addressed by the department, Human Resources, Legal Counsel, or Community Council in order of chain of command.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs does not oversee or receive agency grievances, nor does it have jurisdiction over community child protection affairs.
Need more information?
We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community members. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.