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Eligibility

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Eligibility

Eligibility must be determined for a child based on specific criteria that has been established by the federal government and will be verified by Health and Human Services. Once a child’s eligibility is approved, the child and parent/caregiver can access FamilyFirst Services through Title IV-E program funding.

The child must:

  • Be 17 years and under (post-natal)
  • Be a U. S. citizen or qualified alien
  • Reside in North Dakota
  • Cannot be in an open foster care program - exception if they are a pregnant or parenting youth
  • Must be in the home of a parent/caregiver
  • Be at risk of out-of-home placement if preventative services are not offered

The individual eligibility application allows for parents/caregivers, public and private agencies, treatment providers, tribal social services, juvenile court and others to complete and submit an application on behalf of the child.

Individual Application for Eligibility

Approved North Dakota FamilyFirst Providers Under Title IV-E Program Funding

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Approved North Dakota FamilyFirst Providers Under Title IV-E Program Funding

ProviderLocationContact Information
Empowered Mental Health PLLCBismarck, Statewide Telehealth Available*Talia Biederstedt 
(701) 805-1939

Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT®) is designed to strengthen family relationships and improve communication for families with children ages 6 to 17. This evidence-based approach focuses on enhancing parent-child interactions, developing conflict resolution and parenting skills, while addressing issues such as truancy, behavioral problems, adolescent substance use, and other related challenges

ProviderLocationContactDetails
Division of Juvenile ServicesBismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Mandan, Minot, Watford City, WillistonKristen Degrenia
(701) 667-1400
bsft@nd.gov
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 
YouthworksBismarck, Fargo and MinotSara Eastman  (701) 255-6909
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-office appointments

 

The Family Check-Up® (FCU) is a supportive program that helps families with children ages 2 to 17 improve parenting skills and deal with behavioral or emotional challenges in kids and teens.

ProviderLocationContactDetails
Community OptionsBismarck, Devils Lake, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Mandan, Minot, Watford City, West Fargo, WillistonReferral Coordinator
(701) 230-4667
  • Daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 
The Kid’s Therapy Center LLCBismarck, Valley CitySupport Staff 
(701) 751-0834
  • Daytime appointments
  • In-office appointments 
Sunny-Side CenterFargo, Grand ForksRamla Ibrahim 
(701) 936-1758
  • Daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a short-term program that helps youth ages 11 to 17 and their families deal with behavioral or emotional issues and build skills to support healthy development.

ProviderLocationContact InformationDetails
Badlands Human Service CenterAdams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Hettinger, Golden Valley, Slope, StarkBrooke Biederstedt
Heather Boxrud 
(701) 227-7500
  • Daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 
Lake Region Human Service CenterBenson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Rolette, TownerMike Shock 
(701) 381-8139 
Rachel Chepulis 
(701) 381-9858
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 
Northeast Human Service CenterGrand Forks, Walsh, Pembina, NelsonNichole Fontaine-Vonesh 
(701) 213-1926
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments
North Central Human Service CenterBottineau, Burke, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, WardLecia Lintvelt 
(701) 857-8500
  • Daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments
Northwest Human Service CenterDivide, McKenzie, WilliamsDan Cramer 
(701) 319-7133 
Jessica McBride 
(701) 774-2739
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments
Southeast Human Service CenterCass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, TraillTatum Trautman 
(701) 595-4086 
Lexi Swanepoel 
(701) 298-4500
  • Daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments
South Central Human Service CenterBarnes, Dickey, Foster, Griggs, Lamoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman, WellsAshley Zabka 
(701) 368-1221 
Dori Kinzler 
(701) 253-6344
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments
West Central Human Service CenterBurleigh, Emmons, Grant, Kidder, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sheridan, SiouxAri Best 
(701) 319-7133 
Carmen Schacher
(701) 328-8888
  • Daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments

Healthy Families North Dakota is a welcoming home visiting program for expecting and new parents. As part of the nationally accredited Healthy Families America (HFA) model, our mission is to help families build strong, loving relationships and support safe, healthy environments where children can thrive.

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USpireNDStatewideOffice Staff
(701) 941-2992
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 

No providers currently

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a 3-to-5-month program for youth ages 12 to 17 that partners with families in their homes and communities to reduce problem behaviors like crime, substance use and mental health issues by targeting the root causes and offering support 24/7.

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Southeast Human Service CenterCass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, TraillAmy Sieling 
(701) 793-4110
  • Daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • In-home appointments 

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a program where trained nurses visit first-time moms who meet certain income requirements starting in pregnancy and continuing until the child turns two, helping them build healthy lives for themselves and their babies.

ProviderLocationContactDetails
Bismarck Burleigh Public HealthBismarckJessica Linneman
(701) 355-1540
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 
Western Plains Public HealthGrant, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, SiouxChelsey Trebas 
(701) 667-3370
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • In-home and in-office appointments 

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a program for children ages 2 to 7 and their parents or caregivers that helps improve behavior, strengthen parenting skills, and build better parent-child relationships. In weekly sessions, trained therapists coach parents in real time using special tools, and most families finish the program in 12 to 20 sessions.

ProviderLocationContact
Chambers & Blohm Psychological ServicesBismarckBrandi Arndt 
(701) 323-0924
Courageous Counseling PLLCFargoChelsey Strand 
(701) 354-2772
Courageous Steps Counseling PLLCBismarckTaryn Schlosser 
(701) 963-4896
Dakota Children’s Advocacy CenterBismarckEneida Vilella   
(701) 323-5626
Empowered Mental Health PLLCBismarckTalia Biederstedt
(701) 805-1939
Foye Counseling and Consulting PLLCWest Fargo/FargoSheryl Foye 
(617) 999-2863
Great Kids Therapy

Fargo

Administrative Staff
(701) 205-4194

Imagine Therapy – Near and Far Counseling PLLC 

Fargo

Brandon Johnson 
(701) 471-7092

Imagine Therapy – Sara Stallman PLLC      

Bismarck, Wahpeton

Chloe Floberg 
(701) 471-7092

Kooser Counseling ServicesGrand ForksEmily Kooser 
(701) 353-7579
Holistic Healing Lotus Counseling PCFargoKimberly Fritel 
(701) 205-7771
Pediatric PartnersFargo, Grand ForksJamie Anderson 
(701) 356-4384
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare ProfessionalsBismarck, FargoTracy Diedrich 
(701) 412-2973
Together Counseling-SJM Counseling PLLCFargoTina Jacobs 
(701) 404-0997

ProviderLocationContact
MARCO Recovery CenterMinotJennifer Perdue 701-509-3796 or 
Kevin Perdue 701-720-7578

Additional Resources for Families

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Additional Resources for Families

Questions?

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Questions?

If you need more information about individual applications, finding approved providers, or have other questions, please email titleiveprevention@nd.gov.

Children and Family Services Section
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Department 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250

Phone: (701) 328-2316
Toll-Free: (800) 245-3736
Relay ND TTY: 711
Fax: (701) 328-3538
Email: titleiveprevention@nd.gov