North Dakota Children and Family Services (CFS) is responsible to administer policy, provide oversight and ensure consistency and compliance with child welfare practice requirements across the state. Through clear policy guidance, well-defined roles and coordinated oversight, North Dakota child welfare strives to ensure children and families receive equitable, timely and high-quality engagement to services, regardless of where they live. ND Child Welfare agencies have access to many resources to assist in case movement and policy understanding. This page contains valuable information for all child welfare partners.
North Dakota Policy
ND child welfare policy is located on two separate bookshelves. The 615-05 manual is not available on the virtual bookshelf but can be accessed via PDF at the link below.
- Child welfare policy manuals
- Child welfare eligibility policy manuals
- Child Welfare Policy and Practice Manual 615-05
Additional Resources
- HHS Website -Child and Family Services
- CFS Publications
- ND Forms - Policy references various state forms. All forms can be found linked in policy or online.