Hartford

Local offices in Hartford

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Hartford Senior Citizens Center

  119 N. Main Avenue, Hartford, SD 57033

  Help here

  • Senior center activities and mealsVisit or call the center for senior activities and information about weekday meals.
  Call 605-528-3999DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hartfordsd.us

• Library · Regional office

  Hartford Branch, Siouxland Libraries

  119 N. Main Avenue, Suite A, Hartford, SD 57033

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with printing and scanning.
  Call 605-367-6380DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on siouxlandlib.org

• Local office · City office

  Hartford City Hall

  125 N. Main Avenue, Hartford, SD 57033

  Help here

  • City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and resident questions.
  • Water and sewer billsAsk about water and sewer bills, payments, or the city's automatic payment plan.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 605-528-6187DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hartfordsd.us

City of Hartford, South Dakota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hartford

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Hartford

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Hartford. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Sioux Falls American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  1501 S. Highline Avenue, Suite 1D, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

  Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8am - 5pm

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Yankton American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  3113 Spruce Street, Suite 124, Yankton, SD 57078-5320

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Thursday 9 am to 5 pm

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Mitchell American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  55 miles away

  1321 North Main St., Mitchell, SD 57301-1354

  Hours: Monday - Friday Call for an appointment

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Minnehaha County

Hartford is in Minnehaha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  South Dakota Division of Child Support, Sioux Falls Office

  1501 S. Highline Ave., Suite 2C, Sioux Falls, SD 57110-1003

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents and caregivers can apply for help establishing and managing child support services.Apply online
  Call 605-367-5444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov

• State office

  Sioux Falls WIC Local Agency

  1501 S. Highline Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57110

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 605-367-5228DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov

• Human services · County office

  Minnehaha County Human Services

  521 N. Main Ave., Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceEligible residents can ask for help with rent, utilities, shelter, transportation, medical costs, and other urgent needs.Apply online
  Call 605-367-4217DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on minnehahacounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Minnehaha County Law Library

  425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104

  Help here

  • Public law library resourcesResidents can use public court information terminals and law library resources at the courthouse.
  Call 605-367-5900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Minnehaha County Veteran Service Office

  521 N. Main Ave., Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans, dependents, and survivors can get help understanding and applying for state and federal benefits.
  Call 605-367-4217DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on minnehahacounty.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Sioux Falls Job Service Office

  1501 S. Highline Ave., Suite 1D, Sioux Falls, SD 57110-1003

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career coaching, and training.
  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov

Everything in Minnehaha County

South Dakota programs by kind of help

These are run by South Dakota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026