Agency Details:

The Teddy Bear Den provides referrals, education and incentives to limited income pregnant women, new parents and their families. Specifically, we target those who are disadvantaged or "at risk" of having poor pregnancy outcomes. Our mission is to promote healthier pregnancies, healthier babies and healthier families in our community.

Description:
Teddy Bear Den volunteers are the strength behind our program-they provide the listening ear, the kind words and the hands to hold the little ones. Becoming a Den volunteer means working hands on with the 801 women registered in our program. We ask our volunteers to dedicate two hours a month assisting our participants with registration, selecting new baby items in our store, making referrals to community resources and playing with a participant’s baby while she shops. A participant’s "Teddy Credits" or points are earned by seeking a healthy lifestyle. These “Teddy Credits” are then redeemed at the Den for new baby items such as diapers, sleepers, clothing, and infant necessities throughout the time they are registered with our program.

History:
The Sioux Falls community has supported the Teddy Bear Den since June of 1996. Since our opening we have served over 5500 area women providing them with new baby items in exchange for their healthy lifestyle. We currently have 801 limited income pregnant women enrolled in our program, the largest enrollment we have seen in 13 1/2 years.

Contact person: Sandy Lown, Executive Director, 605-335-2730, (email)

Address:

500 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (See a map)

Directions:

The Teddy Bear Den is located in downtown Sioux Falls right behind KELO-TV.

Miscellaneous Information

Does this agency accept court-ordered community service?
	Yes
Does this agency accept youth volunteers?
	Yes
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
	None
What is the standard minimum age requirement for youth volunteers?
	any age if they are accompanied by an adult
Does this agency accept corporate group volunteers?
	Yes
Do you have volunteer opportunities for families?
	Yes
Does your agency accept youth groups that are supervised by adults?
	Yes