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2013 News Releases     May 20, 2013 Substance Addiction Treatment Certification Awarded to Human Service Centers in North Dakota May 14, 2013 Educational Seminars for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Southeast North Dakota May 8, 2013 Educational Forum on Health and Wellness is May 16 in Oakes May 7, 2013 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers is May 20 in Steele May 7, 2013 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers is May 20 in Killdeer May 7, 2013 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers is May 20 in Devils Lake May 7, 2013 Food, Funds Collected for Great Plains Food Bank May 6, 2013 Human Services Reports Alcohol Compliance Results May 6, 2013 Grant Writing Training Focusing on Disability Services to be Held in Dickinson May 14 May 3, 2013 Foster Parent Training and Appreciation Event is May 11 in Minot May 2, 2013 Stark County Employee Honored by N.D. Department of Human Services April 29, 2013 Behavioral Health Conference is set for May 14-16 in Bismarck April 29, 2013 CANCELLED: Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force Meeting on April 30 April 24, 2013 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet April 30 April 23, 2013 Workshops Focus on Building Positive Relationships with Youth and Strengthening Parenting Skills April 22, 2013 Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to Meet April 25 in Bismarck April 22, 2013 Human Services Encourages Community Members to Participate in Changing the Alcohol Culture in the State April 18, 2013 Grant Writing Training Focusing on Disability Services to be Held in Fargo April 24 April 17, 2013 Department of Human Services Honors N.D. State Hospital Employees with Years of Service Awards April 16, 2013 Resources Available to Help Parents Make Summertime Child Care Decisions April 15, 2013 State Rehabilitation Council to Meet April 18-19 in Bismarck April 11, 2013 Human Services Seeking Comments on Vocational Rehabilitation Independent Living Services April 10, 2013 Go Blue to Support Child Abuse Prevention March 28, 2013 North Dakota Family-Based Services Conference to be Held in Fargo April March 26, 2013 Agency Names Human Service Center Director in Bismarck and Dickinson March 26, 2013 Forum on Health and Wellness is April 9 in Valley City March 18, 2013 National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week is March 17-23 - Raise awareness with prevention materials from the Department of Human Services March 8, 2013 Brain Injury Awareness Day is March 12 at the State Capitol March 7, 2013 Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness and Recovery Focus of Conference March 6, 2013 Human Services to Host Meeting in Grand Forks to Gather Comments on Vocational Rehabilitation Services March 5, 2013 Governor’s Committee on Aging to Meet March 8 in Bismarck March 5, 2013 Agency to Host Public Meetings to Gather Comments on Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities February 28, 2013 Recovery Council to Meet March 5 in Bismarck February 28, 2013 State Council on Developmental Disabilities to Meet March 5 February 26, 2013 Rescheduled: Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Devils Lake February 26, 2013 Rescheduled: Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Killdeer February 21, 2013 Human Services Seeking Comments on Vocational Rehabilitation Services February 20, 2013 Human Services Conducts Child Care Assistance Market Rate Survey February 15, 2013 Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference to be Held in Bismarck Feb. 20-22 February 12, 2013 Human Services Honors Badlands Human Service Center Employees with Years of Service Awards February 12, 2013 Human Services Honors West Central Human Service Center Employees with Years of Service Awards February 12, 2013 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is Feb. 20 in Bismarck February 6, 2013 Grant Writing Training Focusing on Disability Services to be Held in Dickinson Feb. 13 January 31, 2013 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Rolla and Devils Lake January 31, 2013 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers to be Held in New Rockford January 29, 2013 Human Services Names Director of Children and Family Services Division January 28, 2013 N.D. Developmental Center in Grafton Earns National Accreditation for Wheelchair Seating Program January 22, 2013 N.D. Child Support Sets New Collections Record, Changes Division Name January 11, 2013 Educational Seminars for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Southwest North Dakota January 10, 2013 Dept. of Human Services Reports Tobacco Compliance Results 2012 News Releases December 20, 2012 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers is Jan. 8 in Grafton December 20, 2012 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers is Jan. 7 in Grand Forks December 20, 2012 Educational Seminar for Direct Care Workers is Jan. 2 in Washburn and Hazen December 19, 2012 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet Jan. 3 December 7, 2012 Governor’s Committee on Aging to Meet Dec. 14 in Fargo December 7, 2012 Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee to Meet Dec. 13 December 7, 2012 State Council on Developmental Disabilities to Meet Dec. 14 November 30, 2012 Meeting to Help Enhance Caregiving Skills for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Williston November 30, 2012 Recovery Council to Meet Dec. 4 in Bismarck November 28, 2012 Two N.D. Developmental Center Employees Honored by Grafton Organizations November 27, 2012 Council Dedicated to Coordinating Services for Children with Disabilities to Meet Dec. 6 November 27, 2012 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is Nov. 30 in Bismarck November 21, 2012 ND e-Health Summit to Update Health Professionals on Health Information Technology November 21, 2012 Families and Individuals Honored with Adoption Awards November 20, 2012 Parents LEAD Program Receives a Bronze Award for Radio Ad from the National Public Health Information Coalition November 20, 2012 Meetings to Help Enhance Caregiving Skills for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Wahpeton and Fargo November 16, 2012 Meetings to Help Enhance Caregiving Skills for Direct Care Workers to be Held in Cavalier and Langdon November 14, 2012 Human Services Names Chief Financial Officer November 13, 2012 Dr. Kuchler Receives International Psychology Award November 8, 2012 Screening of Documentary Film on Teen Prescription Drug Abuse to be Held Nov. 14 in Bismarck November 7, 2012 Department of Human Services Honors Lake Region Human Service Center Employees with Years of Service Awards November 7, 2012 Department of Human Services Honors Northeast Human Service Center Employees with Years of Service Awards November 2, 2012 Adoption Strengthens Families and Builds Strong Futures November 1, 2012 Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to Meet November 7 in Bismarck November 1, 2012 Agency Names Human Service Center Director in Fargo and Jamestown October 26, 2012 Human Services to Host Meeting to Help Enhance Caregiving Skills for Direct Care Workers October 25, 2012 Department of Human Services Honors Employees with Years of Service Awards October 24, 2012 Department of Human Services' Vocational Rehabilitation Program Honors Employees October 23, 2012 N.D. Olmstead Commission to Meet October 25 in Bismarck October 22, 2012 Red Ribbon Week is an Ideal Time to Talk to Children about Alcohol October 22, 2012 Committee Advising the N.D. Medicaid Program to Meet October 25 October 10, 2012 Department of Human Services Encourages Communities and Schools to Come Together in Celebration of Red Ribbon Week October 10, 2012 Seven Businesses Honored for Supporting Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities October 9, 2012 Qualified Service Providers Provide In-Home Care to Those Who Want to Live at Home - Upcoming meeting designed to recruit providers and enhance caregiving skills October 8, 2012 State Council on Developmental Disabilities Awards Grants to Local Organizations October 3, 2012 Seven Businesses to be Honored for Supporting People with Disabilities in the Workplace October 2, 2012 State Rehabilitation Council to Meet Oct. 9-10 in Grand Forks October 1, 2012 Agency Names Human Service Center Director in Minot and Williston September 28, 2012 Program to Help Low-Income North Dakotans with Heating Costs is Accepting Applications Beginning October 1 September 24, 2012 Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee to Meet Sept. 26 September 18, 2012 Screening of Documentary Film on Alcoholics Anonymous' Co-Founder to be Held Sept. 24 in Bismarck September 18, 2012 Council Dedicated to Coordinating Services for Children with Disabilities to Meet Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 September 11, 2012 State Council on Developmental Disabilities to Meet Sept. 19 in Bismarck September 6, 2012 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is Sept. 11 in Bismarck August 31, 2012 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet Sept. 12 in Bismarck August 30, 2012 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Summit to be held in Bismarck August 21, 2012 Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability is Sept. 25-27 in Fargo August 16, 2012 Dept. of Human Services to Launch Online Review and Renewal System for Public Assistance Programs August 15, 2012 N.D. Department of Human Services Executive Director Carol K. Olson Retires August 8, 2012 Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to Meet August 20 in Bismarck August 1, 2012 Department of Human Services to Provide Funding for Substance Abuse Recovery Events July 23, 2012 Committee Advising the N.D. Medicaid Program to Meet July 26 July 20, 2012 Parents LEAD Resources available at the N.D. State Fair July 19, 2012 Children’s Justice Symposium to be held in Bismarck July 13, 2012 Cooling Assistance is Available to Low-Income Individuals with Medical Needs June 26, 2012 Conference to Help Teens Transition to Adulthood to be Held July 15-16 in Bismarck June 26, 2012 Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee to Meet July 2 June 25, 2012 Child and Family Services Review Stakeholder Meetings to be held in Devils Lake June 26-28 June 19, 2012 Disaster Furnace Replacement Program is Still Available for Low-income Ward County Homeowners June 19, 2012 State Council on Developmental Disabilities to Meet June 21 in Bismarck June 13, 2012 Preventing Scams, Fraud and Vulnerability: A Seminar for Older Adults to be Held in Jamestown June 13, 2012 Coalition Hosts Shred-A-Thons to Help Seniors Prevent ID Theft June 4, 2012 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is June 11 in Bismarck June 1, 2012 Governor’s Committee on Aging to Meet June 8 in Bismarck May 24, 2012 Hess named Director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities May 22, 2012 Department of Human Services Encourages Communities to Observe National Prevention Week 2012 May 22, 2012 Options Counseling: Connects Individuals to Care Choices Now in Dickinson, Minot, and Williston May 21, 2012 Autism Task Force Meets to Finalize Recommendations May 15, 2012 Child and Family Services Review Stakeholder Meetings to be held in Bismarck May 22-24 May 14, 2012 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet May 16 in Bismarck May 10, 2012 Mental Health Clinical Forum Turns Knowledge into Practice May 9, 2012 Child Care Providers Honored for Service to Children and Families April 24, 2012 Committee Advising the N.D. Medicaid Program to Meet April 26 April 24, 2012 North Dakota Olmstead Commission to Meet April 25 in Bismarck April 20, 2012 Human Services Launches Online Interactive Training for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect April 13, 2012 Human Services Reports Alcohol Compliance Results - On average, 97 percent of businesses in N.D. comply and do not sell to minors April 12, 2012 Child Abuse Prevention Education Spreads to North Dakota Communities April 6, 2012 Department of Human Services Encourages ND Community Members to Utilize Substance Abuse Prevention Materials April 4, 2012 Department of Human Services Enhances Supportive Employment for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness March 23, 2012 North Dakota Family-Based Services Conference to be Held in Fargo March 28-30 March 21, 2012 National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week is March 18-24 March 14, 2012 Department of Human Services Honors N.D. State Hospital Employees with Years of Service Awards March 13, 2012 Department of Human Services Honors N.D. Developmental Center Employees with Years of Service Awards March 8, 2012 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is March 12 in Bismarck March 6, 2012 Council Dedicated to Coordinating Services for Children with Disabilities to Meet March 8 March 6, 2012 Governor’s Committee on Aging to Meet March 9 in Jamestown March 5, 2012 “Cranestorm” Takes Flight to Shed Light on Brain Injuries March 5, 2012 North Dakotans are Reminded that Gambling Treatment and Prevention Resources are Available March 2, 2012 Council Seeks Additional Proposals for Alcohol and Drug Prevention Projects Targeting Minors March 2, 2012 Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness, Treatment, and Recovery Focus of Two-Day Conference February 24, 2012 Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol Awards Grants for Substance Abuse Prevention February 23, 2012 Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 27 February 21, 2012 North Dakota Olmstead Commission to Meet February 24 in Bismarck February 17, 2012 Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to Meet Feb. 22 in Bismarck February 17, 2012 Committee Advising the N.D. Medicaid Program to Meet Feb. 23 February 13, 2012 Two Video Conference Sites Added for Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force Meeting on Feb. 15 February 7, 2012 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet Feb. 15 January 30, 2012 N.D. Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Seeks Proposals for Recovery Mini-Grants January 27, 2012 Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference to be Held in Bismarck January 25, 2012 ND Mental Health Planning Council to Meet January 26 and 27 in Bismarck January 25, 2012 Mock and Hanson Earn Fraud Investigation Certification January 24, 2012 Aging Services Awards Contract to Connect Seniors to Services January 23, 2012 Presentation Medical Center in Rolla Receives First Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Payment January 19, 2012 N.D. Department of Human Services Awarded Second Crisis Counseling Grant to Support Flood-Affected Residents January 13, 2012 N.D. Awarded Performance Bonus for Gains in Child Health Coverage January 12, 2012 Tribal Officials and State Agencies Launch New Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign January 11, 2012 Child and Family Services Review Stakeholder Meetings to be held in Minot January 17-19 January 4, 2012 N.D. Developmental Center in Grafton Earns Accreditation     2011 News Releases December 16, 2011 Human Services Seeks Interested Entities to Provide Options Counseling in Dickinson, Minot, and Williston December 16, 2011 Roxane Romanick: A Champion for Families and Children with Disabilities December 14, 2011 Department of Human Services Honors Badlands Human Service Center Employees with Years of Service Awards December 14, 2011 Department of Human Services Honors West Central Human Service Center Employees with Years of Service Awards December 9, 2011 ND Department of Human Services’ Disability Determination Services Honors Employees December 8, 2011 Dr. Yabut Named Medical Director for One Center December 6, 2011 Governor’s Committee on Aging to Meet December 9 in Rugby November 23, 2011 Council Seeks Proposals for Alcohol and Drug Prevention Projects Targeting Minors November 18, 2011 ND e-Health Summit to Update Health Professionals on Health Information Technology, Privacy, and Security November 16, 2011 Department of Human Services Honors Employees with Years of Service Awards November 15, 2011 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is November 29 in Bismarck November 14, 2011 ND Department of Human Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation Program Honors Employees November 9, 2011 Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Council to Meet November 14 November 8, 2011 Vocational Rehabilitation Invites Interested Parties to Participate in a Statewide Needs Assessment Survey November 3, 2011 Governor Announces New Program to Help Low-Income Ward County Homeowners Replace Flood-Damaged Furnaces October 31, 2011 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet Nov. 2 October 31, 2011 Families and Individuals Recognized at Adoption Celebration October 27, 2011 Educational Forums Planned to Celebrate Family Caregiver Program October 26, 2011 Program to Help Low-Income North Dakotans with Heating Costs is Accepting Applications October 25, 2011 Adoption Celebration 2011 to be held in Bismarck Oct. 29 October 19, 2011 Career Readiness and SOLUTIONS Assessment Centers to Open in Grand Forks October 19, 2011 PATH ND Awarded Contract to Coordinate Chafee Independent Living Program for Foster Youth October 18, 2011 Department of Human Services Encourages Communities and Schools to Come Together in Celebration of Red Ribbon Week October 14, 2011 ND Mental Health Planning Council to Meet Oct. 20 and 21 in Bismarck October 10, 2011 Human Services Seeks Input on Programs and Services and Invites People to Take New Online Survey October 6, 2011 Bismarck Tribune Named Employer of the Year - Other regional companies and organizations honored for disability related efforts October 4, 2011 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is October 11 in Bismarck September 29, 2011 Spirit Lake Pediatric Dental Day Will Provide Dental Care To Area Children September 28, 2011 Employer of the Year Award Recipients to be Honored - State and regional disability-related awards to be given in Minot September 14, 2011 Dept. of Human Services Mental Health and Child Welfare Professionals Featured in National Webinar on Sept. 15 September 9, 2011 North Dakota Olmstead Commission to meet September 13 in Bismarck September 8, 2011 Alcohol, Drugs, and Stress: Not a Good Mix - Governor Dalrymple Declares September Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month September 1, 2011 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Summit to be held in Bismarck September 1, 2011 Agency Seeking Input on Combined Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan August 29, 2011 North Dakota State Hospital Receives Performance Award August 25, 2011 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet August 31 in Bismarck August 22, 2011 Human Services Hires Korzeniewski to Lead Disaster Preparedness August 12, 2011 County and State Employees Help Address Hunger During Food Drive August 10, 2011 Child and Family Services Review Stakeholder Meetings to be held in Grand Forks August 16-18 August 3, 2011 Human Services Produces Video to Help Individuals Build Resiliency During a Disaster July 26, 2011 Nearly $500,000 in Disaster Food Benefits Help Qualifying Ward County Residents Affected by Flooding July 21, 2011 ND Children and Family Services Conference to be held in Bismarck July 25-28 July 19, 2011 N.D. Department of Human Services Awarded Crisis Counseling Grant to Support Flood-Affected Residents July 19, 2011 Cooling Assistance is Available to Low-Income Individuals with Medical Needs July 15, 2011 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is July 19 in Bismarck July 13, 2011 Ward County Residents Have More Time to Apply for Disaster Food Benefits July 12, 2011 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Clients Can Apply for Replacement Benefits When Disaster Strikes July 11, 2011 REMINDER: Disaster Program to Help Ward County Residents with Food Costs Ends July 13 July 6, 2011 Conference Aims to Help Teens with Disabilities Transition to Adulthood July 1, 2011 North Central Human Service Center to Close Temporary Office in North Minot July 1, 2011 Help Available for Current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Clients in Ward County Who Were Affected by Flooding July 1, 2011 USDA Approves Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Ward County Residents July 1, 2011 ND Protection and Advocacy Project Awarded ND Client Assistance Program Contract July 1, 2011 High School Teachers Learn About Available Services and Supports for Students with Disabilities June 27, 2011 North Central Human Service Center Establishes Satellite Office in North Minot at Lewis and Clark School June 24, 2011 Department of Human Services Flood-Related Announcements June 10, 2011 Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Exploitation is Hosting Shred-a-thons to Help Seniors Prevent ID Theft June 8, 2011 State Council on Developmental Disabilities Invites Agencies and Programs to Apply for Grant Funding June 6, 2011 Department of Human Services provides guidance to Minot child care providers on whether they can reopen in re-entry zones June 3, 2011 Help available for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program clients affected by recent severe storm in Fargo and West Fargo area June 2, 2011 Agencies work to address child care needs as flooding unfolds May 27, 2011 Stress and Coping: Taking care of yourself during times of disaster May 24, 2011 Students with Disabilities Gain Work Experience Through Employment Project May 20, 2011 Agency Seeks Comments on Transition from Homelessness Grant Application May 18, 2011 Money Follows the Person Grant Stakeholder Meeting is May 24 in Bismarck May 16, 2011 Agency Seeking Input on Children's Health Insurance Program Quality Strategy May 12, 2011 Agency to Host Clinical Forum on Mental Health May 18-19 in Bismarck May 11, 2011 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to Meet May 12 in Bismarck May 10, 2011 State Council on Developmental Disabilities Seeking New Council Members May 10, 2011 Notification Deadline Extended for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Clients Who Lost Food Due to Recent Power Outages May 5, 2011 Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 6 May 3, 2011 Help Available for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp) Clients Who Lost Food Due to Power Outages from Weekend Storm May 3, 2011 Drayton to host Governor's Committee on Aging Educational Forum May 5 April 29, 2011 Governor's Committee on Aging Forum is May 5 in Bismarck April 28, 2011 Dickinson to Host Senior Forum on Aging May 3 April 27, 2011 Resources Available to Help Parents Make Summertime Child Care Decisions April 22, 2011 Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to meet April 21, 2011 North Dakota Mental Health Planning Council to Meet April 28 and 29 in Bismarck April 12, 2011 Dept. of Human Services Encourages ND Communities to Raise Awareness of Alcohol Abuse April 8, 2011 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - The Pinwheel: A Symbol of Hope, Health and Happiness for Families April 5, 2011 Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota Hosts Training for Child Care Providers April 4, 2011 McLean Honored by American Psychiatric Association March 31, 2011 Human Services Recognized for Assisting Individuals with Brain Injuries March 29, 2011 Peer Mentoring: A New Source of Support for Individuals with Brain Injuries March 25, 2011 New Screening Tool Helps Identify Brain Injuries in North Dakotans March 24, 2011 Rescheduled: Governor's Committee on Aging to Meet April 1 in Jamestown March 23, 2011 Update: Department's Minot offices to remain closed today; Fargo and Williston offices reopening March 23, 2011 N.D. Department of Human Services announces delayed opening at some regional offices following spring storm March 21, 2011 Inhalant Abuse Awareness Week is March 20-26; prevention materials are available March 15, 2011 Carrington to Host Forum on Health Prevention and Wellness March 31 March 7, 2011 Gambling Awareness Week is March 6-12: North Dakotans are reminded that gambling treatment and prevention resources are available March 3, 2011 Brain Injury Awareness Day is March 10 at the State Capitol March 2, 2011 Department of Human Services Brings Underage Alcohol Prevention Campaign to State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament in Minot February 2, 2011 Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference to be held in Bismarck January 17, 2011 Governor's Committee on Aging to Meet January 21 in Bismarck January 6, 2011 Southeast Human Service Center Psychology Internship Program in Fargo Becomes First North Dakota Program to Earn APA Accreditation January 3, 2011 Dept. of Human Services Reports Alcohol Compliance Check Rates - On Average, 91 Percent of Businesses Comply and Don't Sell to Minors     Archives 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 : 2006 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 : 2010

 

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