The Lake County Welfare Office is committed to providing support and relief to indigent individuals and families who are residents of Lake County. Depending on funding and eligibility, financial assistance may be available for housing, utilities, food, transportation, medical, and burial/funeral.

County assistance is a resource of last resort, available only after all other personal resources, governmental programs, insurance benefits, family assistance, or other aid have been exhausted.

The Lake County Welfare Office is also committed to helping our residents connect with services and resources that are available within the community.

Staff

Carrie Schiernbeck

Welfare Officer Send an Email

Contact Information

Main Office

Address:
Lake County Welfare
200 E Center St
Madison SD 57042

Phone:
605-256-7619

Office Hours:
At this time, the Welfare Office is open and available to assist the public with services that must be done in person by appointment only.
Many services may be provided online, by e-mail, or over the phone, and we would continue to encourage the public to utilize these options.
Office staff may be working remotely on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.
We respectfully request that you do not visit other county offices to conduct welfare business, as they will be unable to assist you.

Announcements

Post Election Audit
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with SDCL 12-17B-21, that a Post Election Audit of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election will be conducted on June 11, 2026 starting 9 AM in the County Commission Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse, 200 E Center St, Madison, SD. Open to the public. For full announcement click here.

June - License Plate Renewal K/L
Monday, June 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with K or L.

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

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