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The Challenge

Children cannot always remain in their home. 

  • It is estimated that in North Dakota there are just under 10,000 children living in homes where a parent is not present (Grandfamilies, 2021)
  • In North Dakota 40% of children in foster care get placed with relative or fictive kin. Only 20% of those become lisensed foster parents

North Dakota needed a way to support those who provide full time care of a child who is not their own. 

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The Plan

The Kinship-ND program is funded through a federal Children’s Bureau and authorized in the 2018 federal Family First Prevention Services Act. The Kinship-ND program started providing navigator services to North Dakota Caregivers in March 2021. 

Kinship-ND assists caregivers with 

  • One-on-one support
  • Assistance with information, resources, and other programs
  • Limited financial assistance
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For more information on Kinship-ND you can look at our brochure or contact the kinship navigator at kinship@nd.gov

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Reasons Children Are Unable to Stay at Home

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Parent Is Deployed
Parent misuses drugs or alcohol
Parent Passes Away
Child Experiences Abuse or Neglect
Parent has complex physical or mental health needs
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Parent Is Deployed

Parent misuses drugs or alcohol

Parent Passes Away

Child Experiences Abuse or Neglect

Parent has complex physical or mental health needs

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Children Raised in Kinship Care

children raised in kinship care
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