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If CPS removes a child in South Dakota, they must notify the parent within 48 hours unless unreasonable. Gather evidence like medical records and contact the South Dakota State Bar Association for pro bono attorney referrals.

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Joann
Hi Joann, I'm here to help you with your CPS case in Yankton, South Dakota. How can I assist you today?
Need to find pro bono attorney for south dakota
I can help you find a pro bono attorney for your CPS case in South Dakota. Can you please provide me with more details about your case?
Friend was temporaily taking care of * yr old and she episode where she had to go in ambulance to hospital and cps snatched kid parent lived in california at time parent has traveled to south dakota to try and get child and needs attorney parent also have diabetes and having hard time gaffording staying in south dakota to take care thos needs advise really bad
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Joann. I have a few questions to better understand your case:

*. Has the friend who was temporarily taking care of the child been given any reason by CPS for taking the child?
Necause no one to care for while a he went to hospital and parent wasnt notified right away
I'm sorry to hear that. It seems like the child was taken by CPS because there was no one to care for them while the friend went to the hospital and the parent wasn't notified right away. Is that correct?
Yes
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Joann. Based on the information you provided, here are a few things you can consider:

- In South Dakota, if CPS removes a child from their home, they must provide written notice to the parent within * hours, unless it is not possible or reasonable to do so.
- It may be helpful to gather any evidence or documentation that supports your case, such as medical records or witness statements.
- You can contact the South Dakota State Bar Association for a referral to pro bono attorneys who may be able to assist you. Their contact information is: [South Dakota State Bar Association](https://www.sdbar.org/)

Please let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with.
Thank you
You're welcome, Joann. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case!