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Catholic Charities North Dakota

Adults Adopting Special Kids (AASK) - Foster Care Adoption · Statewide

AASK, a Catholic Charities North Dakota program, helps children waiting in ND's foster care system find permanent adoptive families by providing home studies, training, matching, and post-adoption support. Interested adults contact AASK to get information on the process, complete a home assessment, and become eligible for matching with a waiting child or sibling group.

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North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

Respite Care for Foster Care Providers (Policy 624-05-15-48) · Statewide

This ND HHS policy manual page defines the state's respite care service, which gives licensed foster and kinship/guardianship families short-term relief care from another licensed provider. It documents that only currently licensed foster care or child care providers with a signed Agreement to Furnish Respite Care (SFN 929) may provide respite, and community members interested must first become a licensed foster/child care provider through their local Human Service Zone.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Native American Foster Care / Tribal Foster Home Licensing · Statewide

This state page explains that four ND-based Tribal Nations (Three Affiliated Tribes, Turtle Mountain, Standing Rock, Spirit Lake) license Native American foster homes within their own tribal jurisdiction, and it lists direct phone contacts for each tribe's child welfare office so prospective foster families can be connected to the correct licensing authority.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

How to Become a Foster Care Provider (ND HHS) · Statewide

ND HHS is the state's central point for becoming a licensed foster care provider statewide. Interested adults call the toll-free inquiry line or complete an online form to start the licensing process, which includes training, a home study, and background checks. Foster care includes traditional, shelter, and respite placements for children removed from their homes.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Provider Licensing (Foster Parent) Qualifications · Statewide

This ND HHS page details the qualifications and non-discrimination standards for becoming a licensed foster parent, describing what patience, flexibility, and home requirements are needed. It serves as the reference page for prospective foster parents evaluating whether they meet licensing standards before contacting the state inquiry line.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Kinship-ND: Support for Relative and Kinship Caregivers · Statewide

Kinship-ND is the state's kinship navigator program, offering one-on-one support, resource information, limited reimbursement-based financial assistance, and help paying an attorney for guardianship to relatives and other kinship caregivers raising a child who cannot remain in their parents' home. Caregivers apply using the SFN 408 Kinship Navigation Services Application or contact the kinship navigator directly.

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The Reel Hope Project

Free Profile Videos for Youth Waiting for Adoptive Families · Statewide

The Reel Hope Project produces free two-minute profile videos of children and teens in foster care who are waiting for an adoptive family, made with the child's social work team and given to the county or agency to help recruit families. Prospective adoptive families can watch the videos to learn about waiting youth.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone · Adams County

The Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Adams County, Bowman County, Slope County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone · Barnes County

The Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Barnes County, Stutsman County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone · Benson County

The Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Benson County, Ramsey County, Rolette County, Towner County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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Spirit Lake Tribe

Spirit Lake Social Services - Foster Care in Your Community · Benson County

Spirit Lake Tribal Social Services recruits community members on the Spirit Lake Reservation to become licensed foster, respite, temporary, emergency, relative-care providers or mentors for tribal children needing placement. Interested community members are directed to call Spirit Lake Tribal Social Services to learn about training requirements and get involved.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Roughrider North Human Service Zone (Dickinson/Stark County area) · Billings County

The Roughrider North Human Service Zone is the local county-administered office serving Dickinson and the surrounding rural southwest counties for economic assistance and child welfare/foster-care services. Residents apply for services or report child welfare concerns by contacting the local zone office.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Northern Prairie Human Service Zone · Bottineau County

The Northern Prairie Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Bottineau County, McHenry County, Pierce County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

North Star Human Service Zone (Williston/Williams County area) · Burke County

The North Star Human Service Zone is the local county-administered office serving Williston and the surrounding rural northwest counties for economic assistance, child welfare, and foster care services. Residents contact the zone office directly to apply for services or report concerns.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Burleigh County Human Service Zone · Burleigh County

The Burleigh County Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Burleigh County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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The Lily Initiative (Evangel Church)

The Lily Initiative - Church-Based Foster Care Support Teams · Burleigh County

The Lily Initiative, a foster-care ministry of Evangel Church in Bismarck, organizes church volunteers into support teams for North Dakota foster families: a Meals + Errands Team providing practical help during placements and reunification, a Grandparents Team building mentoring relationships with foster kids, and a Babysitters Team giving foster parents respite time. Community members sign up to serve on a team or start the journey toward foster parenting or adoption.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Cass County Human Service Zone · Cass County

The Cass County Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Cass County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Northern Valley Human Service Zone · Cavalier County

The Northern Valley Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Cavalier County, Pembina County, Walsh County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

South Country Human Service Zone · Dickey County

The South Country Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Dickey County, Emmons County, Kidder County, LaMoure County, Logan County, McIntosh County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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MHA Nation (Three Affiliated Tribes)

MHA Nation Children & Family / Social Services - Foster Care Services · Dunn County

The MHA Nation Children & Family Services office in New Town provides Child Protection Services, Foster Care recruitment/licensing/management and reunification, and Indian Child Welfare Act services for the Fort Berthold Reservation community. Community members can call the Foster Care Services line or email cps@mhanation.com to get involved or seek help.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Central Prairie Human Service Zone · Eddy County

The Central Prairie Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Eddy County, Foster County, Wells County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Grand Forks Human Service Zone · Grand Forks County

The Grand Forks Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Grand Forks County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Three Rivers Human Service Zone · Grant County

The Three Rivers Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Grant County, Morton County, Sioux County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Eastern Plains Human Service Zone · Griggs County

The Eastern Plains Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Nelson County, Griggs County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Mountrail-McKenzie Human Service Zone · McKenzie County

The Mountrail-McKenzie Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of McKenzie County, Mountrail County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Dakota Central Human Service Zone · McLean County

The Dakota Central Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of McLean County, Mercer County, Oliver County, Sheridan County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

RSR Human Service Zone · Ransom County

The RSR Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Ransom County, Richland County, Sargent County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone · Steele County

The Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Steele County, Traill County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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CASO (Come AlongSide Others)

CASO Foster Care Closet - Donations and Volunteers · Ward County

CASO, based in Minot, operates a Foster Care Closet where children entering care receive a suitcase (not a garbage bag) with clothing, hygiene items, bedding, and a toy, plus larger items like beds and cribs for foster and kinship families. Community members can volunteer to pack bags and provide meals, or schedule an appointment to drop off gently used clothing (newborn to teen sizes) or mail new items.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services

Ward County Human Service Zone · Ward County

The Ward County Human Service Zone is the local Human Service Zone office where residents of Ward County apply to become licensed foster or kinship caregivers and connect with local child welfare services, including child protection. Human Service Zone offices are the front door for foster care licensing, kinship care support, and child welfare casework in North Dakota, in addition to economic assistance programs.

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