North Dakota Health and Human Services

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600 East Boulevard Avenue
Dept 325
Bismarck, ND 58505
United States
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Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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Foster care is 24-hour out-of-home care for children whose parents are unable to provide for their children's needs. It includes food, clothing, shelter, security, safety, guidance and comfort.

In nearly all cases, a child in care has been removed from their home by court order, with custody given to a public agency, such as the Division of Juvenile Services, a human service zone or a Tribal Nation in North Dakota.

Foster care is a supportive service available to families when children are placed in the custody of a public agency (Human Service Zone, Tribe, or Division of Juvenile Services). Foster care is considered when alternatives to out of home placement, including
relative placement, have been explored and attempted to divert the child from entering foster care.

Services and information

  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care
  • Adoption
  • Other

Requirements to become a foster parent

The North Dakota Children and Family Services division is one of your biggest sources of support. You can contact them with questions or concerns, find educational materials, and connect with other support groups.

Foster parents also receive reimbursement meant to cover care costs. This modest monthly payment can vary depending on the child's age and whether they need special care. Clothing allowances and other material needs are also covered.

A foster child's health needs are covered by health insurance or Medicaid.

Licensing specialists also work with foster parents. You can contact them or your local case manager if you have questions.

The University of North Dakota Children and Family Services Training Center (CFSTC) provides parents with support groups and has educational opportunities for resource families.

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