Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:30 am

In recognition of national Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are joining parent and family resource centers, local child welfare service providers and other partner agencies in highlighting the importance of working together in communities to serve and support children and families so that child abuse and neglect can be prevented.


Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 12:00 pm

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that eligible licensed child care providers may receive grant funds for facility improvements, minor renovations, related equipment and services, and costs related to meeting health, safety and licensing needs through the new Facility Improvement Grant.


Monday, March 25, 2024 at 03:45 pm

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that family members who provide extraordinary care to either a child or adult enrolled in an eligible North Dakota (ND) Medicaid 1915(c) waiver may receive payments from the state through the new Family Paid Caregiver pilot program.


Friday, March 22, 2024 at 02:30 pm

The North Dakota Health and Human Services Life Skills and Transition Center in Grafton recently received a three-year accreditation from The Council on Quality and Leadership that focused on quality and leadership best practices. The accreditation confirms that the center and The Council on Quality and Leadership philosophies, tools and practices align positively to impact people's lives.


Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and families

Child welfare and behavioral health professionals, educators and others who work with children and families to promote strong, stable families will benefit from attending the 2024 North Dakota Family Based Services Conference, April 9-12, at the Holiday Inn of Fargo.


Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Behavioral Health

Each year, March is recognized nationally as Brain Injury Awareness Month and is a time to acknowledge and support the millions of Americans affected by brain injury. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, every year, at least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury. While many people go on to make a full recovery, there are more than five million people in the U.S. living with a permanent brain injury-related disability – that’s one in 60 Americans.  


Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:45 am

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services on Thursday, March 21, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually. 


Monday, March 18, 2024 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Public Health

March 17-23, is nationally recognized as Poison Prevention Week. Whether it’s a question or an emergency, Poison Help can provide life-saving information when people need it most. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about the risks posed by poisonous substances and precautions people can take to keep themselves and their families safe.


Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 01:45 pm

Categories: Behavioral Health

HHS wants North Dakotans to know that every story matters during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of gambling-related issues and the availability of support services. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division offers free services to those experiencing gambling challenges and their families.


Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:00 am

Categories: Public Health

Measles cases are increasing in the U.S. and abroad. Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29, 2024, there have been 41 measles cases reported by 16 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington.