2018 News

Human Services weather-related closure announcements

Human Services storm-related closure announcements

Child support payment rates for ND children rise above 75 percent

Youth tobacco use can be reduced through compliance checks; Agencies work together to reduce youth access to tobacco

Behavioral Health Planning Council to meet Dec. 19 in Bismarck to prioritize systemic goals

Human Services receives one-year waiver on federal criminal background check requirement affecting child care providers

N.D. Department of Human Services announces the North Dakota Behavioral Health Vision 20/20 survey and website; Public invited to take survey to help identify priorities

Youth tobacco use can be reduced through compliance checks; Agencies work together to reduce youth access to tobacco

North Dakota Behavioral Health Planning Council to meet Dec. 19 in Bismarck to prioritize systemic goals

Human Services receives one-year waiver on federal criminal background check requirement affecting child care providers

N.D. Department of Human Services announces the North Dakota Behavioral Health Vision 20/20 survey and website; Public invited to take survey to help identify priorities

Human Services seeks input on Children’s Health Insurance Program Quality Strategy Plan

Department of Human Services hires Ferrell to lead Northwest Human Service Center in Williston

Governor's Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to discuss legislative initiatives and other topics at Nov. 29 meeting in Bismarck

Human Service Centers host regional advisory group meetings in November

WEATHER CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT - Northwest Human Service Center and regional child support office in Williston close at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 16

ND Medicaid amends state plan to increase access to addiction treatment services and other behavioral health services

Southeast Human Service Center advisory group is meeting Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Fargo; information about center operations and public behavioral health system goals and initiatives will be discussed

Human Services hosts informational meeting Nov. 15 in Bismarck on new federal law aimed at strengthening families

Northwest Human Service Center advisory group is meeting Nov. 7 in Williston; Plans to enhance crisis and emergency services will be discussed

West Central Human Service Center and other adjacent Department of Human Services’ offices in Bismarck temporarily close Nov. 6 due to water main break

Human Services seeks public comments on changes to multiple Medicaid waivers

Agency seeks public comment on Medicaid waiver changes involving developmental disability services

Autism services to be discussed at Oct. 29 state task force meeting

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Minot region through meeting and online surveys

Two western N.D. employers receive statewide honors for supporting the employment of people with disabilities

North Dakota Department of Human Services partners with the Office of the First Lady and Office of Recovery Reinvented to launch Recovree's peer support software in the state

Sturn honored for work on behalf of children and families

North Dakota Behavioral Health Planning Council to meet Oct. 17 in Bismarck

Vocational rehabilitation professionals recognized for helping North Dakotans with disabilities achieve their employment goals

ND Medicaid Advisory Committee to meet Oct. 17 in Bismarck

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Dickinson region through meeting and online surveys

Department of Human Services awards Children's Prevention and Early Intervention Behavioral Health Pilot Project to Bismarck school

New initiative seeks to prevent children from entering foster care and encourages family engagement

Public invited to review and comment on plan aligning Medicaid waiver services with the federal home and community-based services rules; public meeting is Sept. 28

State Hospital Governing Board to meeting Monday, Sept. 24

Jamestown coalition to host Behavioral Health Fair on Sept. 20 to promote prevention, intervention and recovery; Event one of many community events recognizing Recovery Month

Sept. 17 and 18 training on trauma and addiction moved to larger venue in Bismarck due to high interest

Money Follows the Person grant stakeholder meeting to be held Sept. 12 in Bismarck

Advisory council on services for children with disabilities to meet Sept. 12-13 in Bismarck

Committee on Aging to meet Sept. 14 to discuss consumer fraud prevention, senior meal services and other issues

Federal law enhances criminal background check requirements for North Dakota licensed and regulated child care providers

Media Advisory: Dr. Drew kicks off the N.D. Behavioral Health Conference in Fargo tomorrow, Sept. 6

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Fargo region through meeting and online surveys

Registration now open for parenting program

Department of Human Services holds training this fall on trauma and addiction

September is National Recovery Month! North Dakotans invited to learn how to support individuals in recovery and eliminate shame and stigma

Developmental disabilities council to meet Aug. 23 to review its budget and funding support for grants promoting inclusion and other priorities

Autism services to be discussed at Aug. 20 task force meeting

Brain Injury Advisory Council to meet Aug. 17 in Bismarck

Parents Lead expands focus to include children's behavioral health, launches new website

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Jamestown region through meeting and online surveys

South Central Human Service Center satellite office in Valley City hosts public open house on Aug. 14

New meeting location for the Child Care Development Fund State Plan public comment meeting in Minot July 30

SNAP for healthy eating, select ND farmers markets accept SNAP benefits

Stakeholders to meet July 31 to review efforts to increase respite, training and support for family caregivers

Dr. Drew to kick off the 2018 Annual N.D. Behavioral Health Conference; Registration now open

State Rehabilitation Council to focus on youth transitions and other topics at July 18-19 meeting

Child welfare training focuses on protecting children and strengthening families July 24-26 in Bismarck

Human Services seeking comments on Child Care Development Fund

Help available for SNAP clients in McKenzie County who lost food due to storm-related power outages

Help available for SNAP clients in Grand Forks County who lost food due to July 8 storm-related power outages

Help available for SNAP clients in Sioux County who lost food due to July 7 storm-related power outages

Help available for SNAP (food stamp) clients in Eddy County who lost food due to power outages from Sunday's storm

Cooling assistance applications now being accepted from low-income seniors and other individuals with medical needs

Help available for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamp) clients who lost food due to power outages from recent storm

ND Medicaid Advisory Committee to meet June 27 in Bismarck

Parents and others invited to comment on proposed changes as state renews its Medicaid autism spectrum disorder waiver

North Dakota State Hospital Governing Body to meet Monday

Governor's Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to meet June 21

Victim service providers and public invited to June 18 training in Hettinger about elder abuse, neglect and financial explotation

Elder Abuse Awareness Day event is June 12 in Mandan; Speakers will talk about how to recognize and react to financial scams, abuse and neglect

Meeting on the Child Care Development Fund State Plan canceled

Human Services seeking comments on Child Care Development Fund

Families can apply for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Voucher program beginning June 1 for the upcoming fiscal year that starts July 1

Agency seeks public comments on new federally-required system verifying home health and personal care visits; Public meetings set in Fargo, Bismarck and Minot beginning this week

Human service center is opening satellite office in Valley City to meet area behavioral health needs

Agency seeks public input on Medicaid waiver serving people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (public meetings scheduled May 29-June 4)

Money Follows the Person grant stakeholder meeting to be held May 16 in Bismarck

Relative caregivers provide stability for children and maintain family connections

Seven regional human service center citizen advisory groups to meet in May

North Dakota Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet May 14; People can participate at nine state videoconferencing sites

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Bismarck region through meeting and online surveys

Statewide Independent Living Council to meet May 2-3 in Grand Forks; Agenda includes speakers on fair housing and supported decision-making

Summer break means more children staying home alone; guidance on child supervision available for parents and caregivers

North Dakota Department of Human Services issues report on behavioral health system capacity - consultant to brief lawmakers on April 24

Regional child support offices will temporarily close April 24-26

Hundreds participate in A Day for Prevention to discuss ways to prevent substance abuse; several initiatives announced

Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota uses social media to promote Child Abuse Prevention Month activities and information

Vision rehabilitation specialists help people live independently

Speakers announced for A Day for Prevention next week

Public comments sought on employment program for low-income older adults

Third annual “Wear Blue Day” set for April 6; North Dakotans asked to break out their blues in support of child abuse and neglect prevention

State Rehabilitation Council to meet in Bismarck April 18-19

North Dakota communities hold events to support children and families during Child Abuse Prevention Month

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Williston region through meeting and online surveys

Human Services announces changes to child care rules to enhance health and safety standards

North Dakota changes how it pays for services for people with developmental disabilities

Governor and First Lady invite North Dakotans to register and participate in A Day for Prevention on April 11

Advisory council on coordination of services for children with disabilities to meet March 22

Training for child caregivers and professionals who work with children and families to be held April 4-6 in Fargo

State Council on Developmental Disabilities to meet March 15 to review its budget, goals, available grant funding and upcoming work

North Dakota State Hospital Governing Body to meet Monday, March 12

Aging Services Division sponsors training March 27-28 for case managers and others who help adults remain living in their homes and communities

State Plan on Aging public hearings in Bismarck and New Town have been canceled; Individuals are encouraged to provide input by March 15 via online survey or by contacting the Aging Services Division. (See cancellation announcement for details.)

WEATHER- RELATED UPDATE: Corrected at 8 a.m. March 6 List of Department of Human Services' regional office closures and delayed openings. Clients reminded of crisis line information.

WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE - 4:15 p.m.: Department of Human Services Offices closed statewide due to poor weather and road conditions. No evening programming will be held at the regional human service centers. Clients reminded of crisis line information.

WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT: Northeast Human Service Center and Grand Forks Child Support office closed at 1 p.m. today, March 5.

WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT (Updated 9:45 a.m.): Lake Region Human Service Center in Devils Lake and its satellite office in Rolla closed today; regional child support office in Devils Lake also closed today

WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT: Department of Human Services' weather-related office closures and delayed openings

Human Services announces Great Plains Area Indian Health Services signs care coordination agreements with two North Dakota Medicaid providers

North Dakota Committee on Aging to meet March 9 in Bismarck

State Plan on Aging public comment meeting in New Town rescheduled; Input sought at upcoming community meetings and via online survey

North Dakota Behavioral Health Planning Council to meet Feb. 20 in Bismarck

Human Services seeks comments on two Medicaid waivers that serve older adults and adults with physical disabilities and terminally ill children

Conference highlights milestone anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act; provides training on child welfare topics to protect native families

Agency holding statewide public hearings to update plan for providing services to older adults and people with physical disabilities

ND Vocational Rehabilitation agency and state council hold public comment meeting on Feb. 27 on employment services for people with disabilities

Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force will meet on Feb. 12

Money Follows the Person grant stakeholder meeting to be held Feb. 12 in Bismarck

Agency holds public comment meeting on recommendations in report on Medicaid waiver services

ND Medicaid advisory committee to meet Feb. 7 in Bismarck

Council advising North Dakota on services supporting independent living of people with disabilities to meet Feb 7-8 in Bismarck

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Devils Lake region through meeting and online surveys

Council working to coordinate services for children with disabilities to meet Thursday, Jan. 25

ND departments of Human Services and Corrections and Rehabilitation set to launch new Free through Recovery program; hold training

Agency seeks public comments on changes to Medicaid waiver serving children who are medically fragile

Human Services seeks input on child welfare services in the Grand Forks region through meeting and online surveys

WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT (Updated 11:30 a.m.): Department of Human Services offices in Grand Forks region are closed today, Jan. 11

WEATHER CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Northeast Human Service Center and regional child support office in Grand Forks closed at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 10

Advisory group for West Central Human Service Center is meeting Jan. 16 in Bismarck

Badlands Human Service Center advisory group is meetings Thursday, Jan. 11 in Dickinson

Grand Forks and Devils Lake regional human service centers to hold advisory group meetings early next week (Jan. 8 and 9)

North Central Human Service Center advisory group to meet Monday, Jan. 8

Human Services hosts substance abuse prevention training