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We work to improve access to services, address behavioral health workforce needs, develop policies, and ensure quality services are available for those with behavioral health needs.
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Find information and links to financial assistance and other human services, parenting information, maternal and childbirth life services, planning guidance, care centers and agencies, and other available public and private resources for expectant families and new parents.
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Learn about Medicaid coverage and Medicaid Expansion, Primary Care Case Management, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Find Medicaid providers and explore covered and non-covered services.
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Find information about how to become a certified, authorized, or licensed provider, and obtain forms and documents required to provide services in ND.
Our local offices have professionals on site who can help people with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), heating assistance, Medicaid (including children's health services), basic care assistance, child care assistance, child welfare, and referrals to other programs.
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Solicitation Notice - Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 04:00 pm - Friday, December 12, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
600 E BOULEVARD AVE, DEPT 325
BISMARCK, ND 58505
Public Notice - Medicaid State Plan Changes for October 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Categories: Public NoticesEffective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2025, North Dakota Medicaid will be submitting a State Plan amendment for coverage of services provided by community health workers and community paramedics. Medicaid expenditures for these services are estimated to increase approximately $20,000 for the 12-month period.
Meeting Notice - North Dakota Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) (Oct 9, 2025)
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesThursday, Oct. 9, 2025
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Virtual meeting
Meeting Notice-North Central Behavioral Health Clinic Community Listening Session (October 10, 2025)
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesFriday, October 10, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST
Virtual Only
Meeting Notice - Behavioral Health Planning Council (October 15, 2025)
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, October 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
In Person & Virtual Meeting
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Parents Lead offers resources to prevent bullying and build kindness during National Bullying Prevention Month
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:15 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthOctober is recognized nationwide as National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire action to stop bullying in all its forms. Parents Lead, administered through North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), is encouraging families, schools and communities to come together to promote kindness, connection and respect.
Lt. Gov. Strinden and state leaders visit Best in Class early childhood programs to celebrate five years of growth and impact
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:32 am
Categories: Children and familiesLt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, state legislators and representatives from North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) visited Best in Class programs on Monday to observe how they promote quality early learning experiences for children in the year before kindergarten.
North Dakota marks Substance Use Prevention Month by highlighting the power of prevention
Monday, October 6, 2025 at 08:42 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to join partners across the state and nation in recognizing October as Substance Use Prevention Month as declared by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. View proclamation.
HHS assures North Dakotans mandatory entitlement programs will continue during federal government shutdown
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 05:02 pm
Categories: Children and families, Economic Assistance, Medical Services DivisionIn response to the federal government shutdown, North Dakota Health and Human Services issued a statement today in regards to the status of mandatory entitlement programs it administers.
North Dakota marks Foster Youth Voice Month with fewer older children in foster care
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:30 am