Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Social Services strives to meet its mission of strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families. We believe that strong families are South Dakota’s foundation and future. This RFP is to provide DNA Genetic testing services at the request of the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Child Support and the Division of Child Protection Services. The South Dakota Division of Child Support (DCS) is responsible for administering a statewide child support enforcement program under the provisions of Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (thereinafter referred to as “Title IV-D”). DCS is responsible for establishing paternity, establishing medical and child support orders, enforcement and modification of medical and child support orders, and collection and disbursement of child support payments. Child support services are currently provided in eight (8) child support offices located throughout the State of South Dakota in seven (7) judicial circuits.
