PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services wants to find more foster families over the next few years.

Department Secretary Laurie Gill says its part of their “Stronger Families Together” initiative.

Gill says they want to find a lot more families willing to foster.

Gill says they need families in all areas of the state.

Gill says they also want to help move more foster children into families by adoption.