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Hope took a major step forward for South Dakota families on April 12, 2024, with the groundbreaking for a new Children’s Services Campus in Sioux Falls! It was a joyful day, as several hundred people, including donors, families, business leaders, and dignitaries—turned out to celebrate. Front and center with shovels in hand were several children supported by LifeScape. Special guests were U.S. Senator John Thune, South Dakota Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Ten Haken, and donors Dave and Christine Billion.
The 200,000 square foot building is being built on ten acres of land on North Career Avenue and West 34th Street North. The larger capacity facility will include a 69-bed children’s residential area, a 25% larger specialty school, an 18-bed pediatric rehabilitation hospital, expanded inpatient and intensive outpatient therapy space, gymnasium, pool, therapy pool, and some administrative offices. The general contractor is Henry Carlson Construction, with design by Koch Hazard Architects and HDR Engineering. It will be finished in late 2026 and will help relieve wait lists of children needing services.
We invite you to join us on this Journey of Hope–a commitment to future generations of children in our community and beyond.
We are grateful to the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce for approving the project for a Community Appeals Fund Drive, being held April 1 through July 31st, 2024.
Community Appeals Co-Chairs Jason Herrboldt (First Bank & Trust), Dave Rozenboom (First PREMIER Bank), and Jay Soukup (Stifel) will lead a passionate group of 30+ business professionals to raise $1.8 million to support LifeScape’s new children’s campus. These volunteers will meet with each Chamber member business with a request to invest in the future of LifeScape and the children we serve.
The Community Appeals Drive will fund an inclusive playground, constructed in a courtyard setting to provide safety without fencing. Gifts to the project can be made here, or by contacting the Foundation office at (605) 444-9800 or giving@LifeScapeSD.org
The new LifeScape Children’s Services campus will take 30 months to complete, and will be constructed in two phases.
Phase I will cost $88.5 million, with $86 million already raised. It will include a 69-bed children’s residential area, a 25% larger specialty school, an 18-bed pediatric rehabilitation hospital, expanded inpatient and intensive outpatient therapy space, and some administrative offices.
Phase II fundraising will begin as soon as Phase I is completed. It will include a gym, pool, therapy pool, visitation space, plus more administrative offices. A buyer is being sought for the current 26th Street Hospital & School property, with proceeds applied to the fundraising total.
Completion is expected in Fall 2026. Move-in for children, services, and staff will then commence, and we plan to be settled by December 2026!
Phase III is for future expansion of children’s residential space when needed.
LifeScape’s two outpatient centers will remain at their current locations, as will Adult Services. We are continuing our schedule to improve and replace homes for the adults we support, and recently upgraded day service areas at our Adult Services location at 51st Street and Western Ave. in Sioux Falls
Tech visionary Steve Jobs believed that we’re all here “to put a ding in the universe.” He understood the power of the individual to change the world for good, in large and small ways. The Journey of Hope will make that impact—providing hope for children and families for generations to come. We hope you’ll join us.
