McPherson County provides emergency assistance for the indigent individuals who are county residents and meet the eligibility criteria, as outlined in state statues and the McPherson County Poor Relief Guidelines. This program is a resource of last resort which assists individuals, who have no other public or private third-party coverage.
Application for Burial Assistance
Application for Fuel, Rent, Utilities Assistance
Full Application for Medical Assistance
If you have any questions contact the McPherson Co. Welfare Administrator, Lindley Howard at:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 605-439-3314
Fax: 605-439-3394
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 390
Leola, SD 57456
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm
Assistance eligibility is based on state statues and county guidelines
outlined in the MCPHERSON COUNTY POOR RELIEF GUIDELINES