We Help Kids Do Hard Things

From learning fractions to leading a fundraiser, Lakota youth at our Clubs are building the skills—and confidence—to shape their future.

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Domestic Adoptions

Simplify the journey of welcoming a child from within the country into your family.

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International Adoptions

Whether your heart is leading you across the globe or to a local adoption, we can help.

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Second Parent Adoption

Every child deserves a loving home, and we champion the right of all parents to build a family.

Our Pillars

What We Do

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Academic
Enrichment

Whether it’s writing practice or running a pop-up tea business, we make classroom learning real and relevant.

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Healthy
Lifestyles

We serve nutritious meals, promote movement, and teach habits that build wellness for life.

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Lakota Culture
& Language

Kids connect with their identity through storytelling, language learning, traditional cooking, and community elders.

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Workforce
Development

Teens age 14–18 gain real experience, mentorship, and leadership skills in our growing employment pathway.

OYATE CIRCLE

There Are So Many Ways to Belong.

Join the Oyate Circle and become part of a community committed to the next generation of Lakota leaders. Ways to get involved include:

Volunteer at a Club

Enroll your child

Become a corporate or community partner

Apply to work with youth

Why It Matters

Our Impact

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Serving 3 communities across the Rosebud Reservation


95% Lakota youth participating in afterschool and summer programs


2 fresh meals a day served in the summer


8 teens employed through our workforce mentoring program


One bold goal: A stronger future, built by the kids of Rosebud

Learn more about us

Our Sites

Each of our sites reflects the unique strengths of its community.

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Rosebud

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Mission

Featured Story

Latest Blog Post

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At the Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud, we truly believe our youth are sacred. That is why, in everything we do, we seek to empower our youth to live out their dreams.


Glen Marshall, Board Member
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My child has learned so much in the last year and his self-esteem has improved greatly.

BGCR Parent 
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All of the staff are friendly and professional. They show and teach respect and manners to both of my children. I am blessed to be a part of this family.

BGCR Volunteer
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Every step of the way, Joel was always available to us, walking us through the application process.

Past Client
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My mom always said that Barbara and Joel Greenberg were the ones that made us a family.

Past Client
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It made me smile because my love for my son will be for infinity and so will yours for him.

Past Client