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Learning Opportunities

Grow your knowledge at your own pace with flexible, virtual trainings designed for families, educators, and community members. These self-paced courses are accessible anytime, anywhere, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule. Many offerings are free, and select courses may qualify for graduate credit, CECHs/CEUs, or stipends. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to deepen your skills, our learning opportunities are designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant.

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Training & Events

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that bring people together around shared goals. Our events offer practical tools, creative problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration in a welcoming environment. Often hosted in partnership with community organizations, these trainings are designed to be engaging, relevant, and accessible—most are free to attend.

School Aged Children

Common Sense Parenting for School Aged Children

June 24 - July 29, 2025 | 6-8 p.m. MT

Virtual Learning Opportunity

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Toddlers & Preschoolers

Common Sense Parenting for Toddlers & Preschoolers

June 30 - August 2, 2025 | 6 - 8 p.m. MT

Virtual Learning Opportunity

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Poverty Escape Room

August Poverty Escape Room

August 6, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. MT

The Journey Museum & Learning Center, Rapid City, SD

 

 

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Power Hour - Learning Together

August 11, 2025 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. MT

An interactive virtual learning event for South Dakota child care providers and other early learning professionals.

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Poverty Escape Room

October Poverty Escape Room

October 1, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. MT

The Journey Museum & Learning Center, Rapid City, SD

 

 

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Poverty Escape Room

December Poverty Escape Room

December 3, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. MT

The Journey Museum & Learning Center, Rapid City, SD

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CFS Signature Events

Our signature events are more than just trainings—they’re immersive experiences designed to empower, connect, and inspire. Each event reflects our commitment to strengthening families and communities through shared learning and meaningful engagement.

Black Hills Families Retreat

Empowering Families Retreat

October 11-12, 2025
K Bar S Lodge, Keystone, SD

 

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Engaging Fathers Cohort

Career Learning Center, Rapid City, SD

 

 

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Past Events

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