Effective April 1, 2022, the duties required to license a family foster home for children were transferred to the ND Department of Health and Human Services Children and Families Services due to legislative redesign efforts (SB 2086 section 26).
The CFS Licensing Unit will:
- Implement statewide law, rule and policy standards for provider licensing
- Complete foster home for children licensing
- Engage in recruitment and retention efforts
- Identify and reimburse shelter and respite care providers
- Offer PRIDE pre-service training to prospective foster care providers
- Complete Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) licensing
- Complete Supervised Independent Living (SIL) licensing
- Complete Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA) licensing
- Complete certified shelter care programs licensing
Who do I call if I am interested in providing foster care in my home?
Contact the Children and Family Services Training Center (CFSTC) and speak with the Recruitment and Retention Specialist.
- Call the Inquiry line at 1-833-FST-HOME (1-833-378-4663), or
- Fill out the Request Information on becoming a licensed foster home for children and you will be contacted.
How do I contact the CFS Licensing Unit?
- Phone: 701-328-2322
- Email: cfslicensing@nd.gov
Where can I learn more about policy and forms for licensing?