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2008 News Releases
November 26, 2008	Human Services announces leadership program graduates
November 22, 2008	Families and Individuals recognized at 2008 Adoption Celebration
November 19, 2008	Bismarck’s West Central Human Service Center receives grant to help prevent elder abuse
November 19, 2008	2008 Adoption Celebration is Nov. 22 in Fargo
November 12, 2008	State Council on Developmental Disabilities to meet Nov. 21 in Bismarck
November 7, 2008	Governor's Olmstead Commission to meet Nov. 12 in Bismarck
November 6, 2008	Weather-related CANCELLATION: Governor's COmmittee on Aging meeting in Devils Lake is rescheduled for Dec.1
October 28, 2008	Rehabilitation Consulting & Services presents State and Regional Employer of the Year awards
October 27, 2008	Governor’s Committee on Aging to meet in Devils Lake Nov. 7
October 23, 2008	Employers to be honored for supporting North Dakotans with disabilities
October 22, 2008	Community Readiness Survey results released: show perceptions about alcohol and drug use
October 20, 2008	New Assistive Technology Lab set to open in Minot; will help employees with disabilities
October 16, 2008	Transitioning elders and people with disabilities from institutions is subject of Oct. 20 meeting (Money Follows the Person grant)
October 10, 2008	Elder Justice Conference is October 14-15 in Mandan
October 10, 2008	Tech company honors Human Services Department; honorarium donated to Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota
September 8, 2008	Summit features experts on Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
September 5, 2008	Group working to transition elderly and people with disabilities from institutions is meeting Sept. 10
September 5, 2008	State Council on Developmental Disabilities to meet Sept. 12
September 2, 2008	Pena named executive director of State Council on Developmental Disabilities
August 26, 2008	ND receives $350,000 to enforce underage drinking laws
July 11 , 2008	Food Assistance Program (Food Stamps) clients impacted by tornadoes and power outages can request replacement benefits
July 9, 2008	Disaster mental health services available for Rolette County tornado victims
July 7, 2008	ND Food Assistance program contracts with new vendor
June 6, 2008	Governor's Olmstead Commission to meet June 10
June 4, 2008	Food Assistance Program officials present award toWalsh County
June 4, 2008	Food Stamp Program officials present award to Cavalier County
June 4, 2008	Food Assistance Program officials present award to Sheridan County
May 30, 2008	Food Stamp Program officials present awards to Benson County
May 30, 2008	Mountrail County receives Food Stamp Program awards
May 30, 2008	N.D. Child Support Program Earns Industry’s Highest Awards
May 29, 2008	Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee meeting is June 5
May 22, 2008	Fargo Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit to Move May 29-30
May 14, 2008	Burke County Social Services Receives Food Assistance Program Award
May 14, 2008	Counties in North Region Recognized by Food Stamp Program
May 9, 2008	Williams County Social Services Receives Food Stamp Award
May 8, 2008	Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 9
May 8, 2008	Kidder County Social Services Receives Food Stamp Program Award
April 28, 2008	Parents reminded of child health coverage programs during Cover the Uninsured Week, April 27 – May 3
April 11, 2008	North Dakota to expand its award-winning program that helps parents meet their child support obligations
April 3, 2008	Feds approve new N.D. Medicaid program for medically fragile children with severe disabilities
March 31, 2008	Officials urge participation in Town Hall Meetings on Underage Drinking and Survey; See ND Town Hall Meeting Details
March 20 , 2008	New Web site helps locate services for the elderly and people with disabilities
February 25, 2008	Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee to Meet March 6 in Bismarck
February 21, 2008	NEW Medicaid coverage available for more North Dakota children with disabilities
February 5, 2008	N.D. Dept. of Human Services receives federal funding to establish peer support program
January 22, 2008	Governor’s Committee on Aging Seeks Members
2007 News Releases
December 21 , 2007	North Dakota's Developmental Center Earns Accreditation
December 14 , 2007	Survey shows drop in tobacco sales to minors
November 28 , 2007	Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is Dec. 6
November 19 , 2007	Initial Money Follows the Person grant stakeholder meeting is Nov. 20
November 14 , 2007	Minot agencies hold candlelight walk Nov. 16 to celebrate adoptions
November 3 , 2007	Individuals and families recognized at 2007 Adoption Celebration
November 1 , 2007	ND Medicaid offers new disease management program for recipients with chronic conditions
October 31 , 2007	Governor's Olmstead Commission to meet Nov. 2
October 31 , 2007	Adoption Celebration is Nov. 3 at the Capitol
October 10 , 2007	Bismarck Assistive Technology Lab hosts open house during Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 10 , 2007	New Assistive Technology Center to open in Grand Forks
October 1, 2007	ADA Leadership Network launched statewide
September 20, 2007	Disaster Food Stamp Program for Northwood residents ends Sept. 21
September 20, 2007	Department of Human Services to host public meetings this fall; seeks input for planning and future budget
September 18, 2007	Disaster Food Stamp Benefits Available for Northwood Residents
September 7, 2007	Human Services Dept. to host public meeting Sept. 12 in Devils Lake
September 7, 2007	Human Services Dept. hosting public stakeholder meeting in Grand Forks
September 4, 2007	N.D. Parent Responsibility Initiative wins Midwestern Legislative Conference's 2007 Innovations Award
August 31, 2007	Agency Replaces Food Stamp Benefits for Participating Northwood Residents
August 10, 2007	Dickinson resident named outstanding foster youth
August 8, 2007	Grafton area resident receives child welfare award
August 8, 2007	Dickey County residents named outstanding foster parents
July 30, 2007	Three Grand Forks area residents receive awards at child welfare conference
July 27, 2007	Williston area residents honored at child welfare conference
July 27, 2007	Bismarck area residents honored at child welfare conference
July 25, 2007	Human Services and counties coordinate cooling assistance for low-income households with medical needs
July 18, 2007	Nelson to retire from South Central and Lake Region Human Service Centers
July 11, 2007	N.D. Parent Responsibility Initiative Named Finalist For Award
July 2, 2007	Regional Child Support Enforcement Units Join N.D. Department of Human Services: Funding And Administration Transfer To State As Law Takes EffectN.D. Parent Responsibility Initiative Named Finalist For Award
May 31, 2007	N.D. receives grant to strengthen services to individuals with head injuries
May 15, 2007	N.D. receives grant to help people move from institutions into communities
May 11, 2007	Social science research is thriving in N.D.; experts gather in Bismarck
April 20, 2007	(On Governor's Web site) Hoeven: State Will Administer Child Support Enforcement Program - Move Will Result In Continued Quality Service For Children, Property Tax Relief
April 19, 2007	N.D. Department of Human Services and Three Affiliated Tribes sign historic agreement to cooperate on providing child support enforcement services (115kb pdf)
April 17, 2007	(On Governor's Web Site) Hoeven Signs Healthcare Bills To Establish Prescription Drug Repository, Cover Children With Disabilities (Medicaid buy-in)
March 28, 2007	Child Support Enforcement Announces Online Customer Satisfaction Survey (12kb pdf)
February 9, 2007	Planning grant lays groundwork to prepare for aging population (12kb pdf)
February 9, 2007	Department seeks public comment on Medicaid waiver application to provide in-home and community services to medically fragile children (12kb pdf)
February 7, 2007	Ruth Meiers treatment center in Grand Forks earns accreditation (12kb pdf)
January 22, 2007	ND child support collections grow, set new record (12kb pdf)
January 17, 2007	Human Services unveils improved child support enforcement Web site (12kb pdf)
2006 News Releases
December 7, 2006	Compliance survey finds few businesses selling tobacco products to minors (13kb pdf)
November 16, 2006	ND Courts to hold Adoption Day Events (14kb pdf)
November 9, 2006	Individuals Honored at 2006 Adoption Celebration (15kb pdf)
November 9, 2006	ND Child Support Enforcement Program honored for excellence (12kb pdf)
November 2, 2006	Fargo to host 2006 Adoption Celebration (12kb pdf)
November 2, 2006	Training for long-term care facility volunteers is Nov. 8 in Minot (12kb pdf)
October 27, 2006	Altru Cancels Medicaid Managed Care Contract (21kb pdf)
October 27, 2006	ND Receives Grant to Establish Senior Legal Help Hotline (68kb pdf)
October 25, 2006	Training for long-term care facility volunteers is October 31 in Jamestown (29kb pdf)
September 21, 2006	Governor's Committee on Agings Hosting Forum in Bismarck (12kb pdf)
September 20, 2006	Governor's Committee on Aging to Host Forum in Valley City (12kb pdf)
September 19, 2006	Governor's Committee on Aging to Hold Forum in Williston (12kb pdf)
September 15, 2006	North Dakota Receives Federal Grant to Coordinate Child Welfare and Child Support Services (12kb pdf)
September 15, 2006	Governor's Committee on Aging to Hold Forum in Dickinson (13kb pdf)
September 15, 2006	Governor's Committee on Aging to Hold Forum in Rugby (12kb pdf)
August 28, 2006	Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability is Sept. 5-7 in Fargo (13kb pdf)
August 25, 2006	McLean named medical director of N.D. State Hospital (14kb pdf)
August 8, 2006	Individuals honored at child welfare conference (15kb pdf)
July 28, 2006	State agencies host meetings on new National Provider Identifier (13kb pdf)
July 7, 2006	Draft State Plan On Aging Services Available For Review And Comment (10kb pdf)
June 30, 2006	N.D. Food Stamp program earns almost $.5 million federal bonus (12kb pdf)
May 12, 2006	Governor Proclaims May 12 Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (12kb pdf)
May 11, 2006	Proclamation - May 12 is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (150kb pdf)
May 2, 2006	N.D. child welfare outcomes improve substantially (12kb pdf)
March 17, 2006	Emergency Medication Administration Law and Asthma Management Resources Help Students and Families (16kb pdf)
March 16, 2006	New Noncustodial Parental Employment Program Launched in GF Region (13kb pdf)
March 15, 2006	Agency Holds Public Hearings On Home And Community-Based Services (21kb pdf)
March 8, 2006	Noncustodial Parental Employment Program Works
February 23, 2006	Human Services receives federal funding for Medicare Part D enrollment help
February 8, 2006	Vocational Rehabilitation Needs Assessment Underway
January 20, 2006	N.D. Child Support Collections Set Record
January 20, 2006	N.D. Department of Human Services to Hold Stakeholder Meetings Across the State
January 6, 2006	Hoeven: State Will Assist Federal Medicare Pare D Recipients
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