Welcome to the Department of Social Services
Office of Licensing and Accreditation (OLA) Constituent Portal!

The Office of Licensing and Accreditation Constituent Portal provides information about the following providers:

  • Behavioral Health Programs
  • Child Care Programs
  • Youth Care Programs

Through the portal, you may:

  • Inquire about becoming a licensed or accredited program
  • Search for a program
  • Submit a complaint about a program

Additional info may be found at the DSS website.

To report child abuse or neglect, please call 877.244.0864. Intake Specialists will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If reporting an emergency situation before 8 a.m., after 5 p.m., on the weekends, or during a holiday, please contact your local law enforcement.

The Office of Licensing and Accreditation’s purpose is to guide and assist providers so individuals and families have access to a safe environment and quality services.

Contact Us

For more information about DSS visit: Department of Social Services (sd.gov)

Frequently Asked Questions (sd.gov)