| 2021 and 2020 News Releases |
| Dec. 31, 2020 |
Agencies and independent providers invited to Jan. 12 meeting to learn how to become approved Title IV-E prevention services providers to children and families |
| Dec. 23, 2020 |
ND Department of Human Services’ offices in Fargo will delay opening until 10 a.m. today, Dec. 23 |
| Dec. 21, 2020 |
Reach for Resilience program launches new website to support ND health care workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Dec. 17, 2020 |
Public comments sought on five-year state plan goals and objectives for the ND State Council on Developmental Disabilities |
| Dec. 11, 2020 |
North Dakota State Hospital governing body will meet Dec. 14 in Jamestown |
| Dec. 11, 2020 |
Parents Lead shares holiday-focused resources to support North Dakotans during the pandemic |
| Dec. 9, 2020 |
Human Services’ regional human service centers receive four-year national accreditation |
| Dec. 3, 2020 |
ND Medicaid advisory committee to meet Dec. 8 to learn about the state’s quality strategy for improving health outcomes for Medicaid members |
| Dec. 1, 2020 |
Two North Dakota businesses receive statewide awards for supporting the employment of people with disabilities; Dakota Estates Retirement Center of Lidgerwood and Scheels of Minot recognized |
| Nov. 30, 2020 |
N.D. Department of Human Services approves grants to nursing homes and basic care facilities for air purification equipment |
| Nov. 25, 2020 |
CMS approves extra leave days for ND Medicaid clients who live in nursing homes and choose to visit family for the holidays |
| Nov. 20, 2020 |
REMINDER: Parents Lead resources are available to support North Dakotans during the pandemic |
| Nov. 19, 2020 |
Human Services launches Community-Based Behavioral Health Program |
| Nov. 18, 2020 |
Autism Task Force to meet Nov. 23 to learn about private health insurance coverage for autism-related services |
| Nov. 17, 2020 |
ND agencies partner to help in-home care providers with cost of personal protective equipment |
| Nov. 16, 2020 |
North Dakota’s human service centers remain focused on providing vital behavioral health services |
| Nov. 16, 2020 |
ND Brain Injury Advisory Council to meet Nov. 20 by video conference |
| Nov. 13, 2020 |
Money Follows the Person stakeholders to meet Nov. 17 to discuss funding and ongoing efforts supporting in-home and community services for people with disabilities |
| Nov. 10, 2020 |
Heating assistance is available to help qualifying North Dakotans pay their winter heat bills |
| Nov. 4, 2020 |
Agencies co-sponsor webinar on embracing diversity while providing person-centered services |
| Nov. 4, 2020 |
Human Service Centers host regional advisory group meetings in November |
| Oct. 30 2020 |
Vocational rehabilitation employees recognized for helping North Dakotans with disabilities reach their employment goals |
| Oct. 27 2020 |
Notification of data security incident |
| Oct. 22, 2020 |
Human Services awards funding to local communities for substance abuse prevention and reducing opioid overdose deaths |
| Oct. 22, 2020 |
Family Survey to Study Impact of COVID-19 on Child Care in North Dakota |
| Oct. 15, 2020 |
Money Follows the Person program stakeholders to meet Oct. 21 to discuss new federal supplemental funding for in-home and community services |
| Oct. 15, 2020 |
ND Medicaid expands access to behavioral health services, hosts training for providers on new coverage options |
| Oct. 14, 2020 |
Human Services awards children’s behavioral health pilot grant to two ND schools |
| Oct. 8, 2020 |
Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month raises awareness that connections to family and friends matters |
| Oct. 8, 2020 |
Human Services awarded emergency grant to support behavioral health response to 2019 federally-declared flooding disasters |
| Oct. 7, 2020 |
ND celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month and first place ranking, as job openings hover around 12,700 statewide |
| Oct. 7, 2020 |
Human Services launches anonymous tip system to help prevent underage substance use |
| Oct. 6, 2020 |
New Pandemic Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will help pay electric utility bills for qualifying households |
| Oct. 2, 2020 |
ND Behavioral Health Planning Council to meet Oct. 7 by video conference |
| Sept. 25, 2020 |
North Dakota State Hospital governing body will meet Sept. 28 in Jamestown |
| Sept. 18, 2020 |
Department of Human Services seeks comments on renewal of state's Technology Dependent Medicaid waiver that allows adults who rely on ventilators to live at home |
| Sept. 17, 2020 |
CORRECTED: ND Department of Human Services highlights child care options as families navigate COVID-19 and school |
| Sept. 8, 2020 |
Coalition launches outreach campaign informing caregivers of the importance of taking care of themselves and highlighting respite care resources |
| Sept. 2, 2020 |
Human Services hires Hasbargen as new Director of Zone Operations |
| Sept. 2, 2020 |
ND Medicaid advisory committee to meet Sept. 8 to hear updates on Medicaid Expansion managed care contract and more |
| Sept. 2, 2020 |
Money Follows the Person Program stakeholders to meet Sept. 8 to hear updates on in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities |
| Aug. 31, 2020 |
Human Services hosts public input meeting Sept. 3 for Medicaid providers interested in learning about federal requirements to provide 1915(i) home and community-based respite services |
| Aug. 31, 2020 |
Human Services seeks input on amendments to Medicaid waivers |
| Aug. 28, 2020 |
ND awarded federal grant to fight opioid abuse |
| Aug. 28, 2020 |
ND receives federal approval for its Families First Title IV-E prevention plan to strengthen families and reduce entry into foster care |
| Aug. 27, 2020 |
Human Services implements statewide person-centered practices initiative, offers informational webinar on Sept. 9 for North Dakotans to learn more |
| Aug. 25, 2020 |
Behavioral Health Division’s Parents Lead program creates new resource to help parents during the pandemic |
| Aug. 21, 2020 |
ND SNAP clients can purchase groceries online; agency announces new grant to assist food retailers with online setup costs |
| Aug. 21, 2020 |
ND Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet Aug. 24 by video conference |
| Aug. 11, 2020 |
Participating North Dakota farmers markets offer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households fresh food options |
| Aug. 11, 2020 |
ND Brain Injury Advisory Council to meet Aug. 21 by video conference |
| Aug. 6, 2020 |
ND Emergency Commission approves funding extending child care grant program through December pending Budget Section approval |
| Aug. 4, 2020 |
Back-to-school resources are available for parents and caregivers during the pandemic |
| Aug. 4, 2020 |
Human Services hosts virtual sharing sessions Aug. 4-5 to celebrate efforts to reduce underage drinking in North Dakota |
| Aug. 3, 2020 |
Initiative to prevent children from entering foster care and to encourage family engagement expands statewide |
| July 30, 2020 |
Agencies co-host Americans with Disabilities Act presentation Aug. 12 to recognize the 30th anniversary of the landmark civil rights law's passage |
| July 28, 2020 |
Emergency Rent Bridge is still available to provide temporary rent help to qualifying North Dakota households |
| July 27, 2020 |
ND Children's Cabinet to meet tomorrow in Bismarck |
| July 20, 2020 |
Badlands Human Service Center in Dickinson to open at new location July 27; move allows for expanded behavioral health services |
| July 16, 2020 |
ND provides guidance on reopening senior meal sites for dining |
| July 13, 2020 |
Williston regional Vocational Rehabilitation office resumes in-office appointments |
| July 9, 2020 |
Help is available for SNAP clients impacted by July 8 power outages in Anamoose area |
| June 30, 2020 |
ND expands how it defines compassionate end-of-life care visits at long-term care facilities allowing more exceptions |
| June 29, 2020 |
Collette Fitness Center in Grafton to reopen on July 6 |
| June 26, 2020 |
Life Skills and Transition Center in Grafton modifies on-site visitation guidelines; implements pilot project to allow home visits |
| June 24, 2020 |
ND Behavioral Health Planning Council to meet July 1 by video conference |
| June 23, 2020 |
North Dakota Respite Coalition that supports family caregivers is meeting June 25 |
| June 19, 2020 |
ND Emergency Commission approves extending Child Care Emergency Operating Grant program through mid-August to support economic recovery |
| June 17, 2020 |
Human Services seeks input on Medicaid Expansion managed care contract through survey |
| June 16, 2020 |
State Council on Developmental Disabilities to discuss grant outcomes and comprehensive review of services and supports at June 17 meeting |
| June 16, 2020 |
Money Follows the Person Program stakeholders to meet June 18 to hear updates on in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities |
| June 16, 2020 |
ND State Hospital modifies visitation policy to allow in-person visits |
| June 15, 2020 |
UPDATE: South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown reopened today, June 15 following morning power outage |
| June 15, 2020 |
South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown is closed temporarily today, June 15 due to power outage |
| June 12, 2020 |
Human Services offers information on Medicaid provider COVID-19 relief funds |
| June 10, 2020 |
Human Services forms expert team to handle Medicaid long-term care eligibility work |
| June 5, 2020 |
Burgum announces phased approach to resuming visitation at long-term care facilities |
| June 5, 2020 |
North Dakota State Hospital governing body will meet June 8 in Jamestown |
| June 5, 2020 |
Human Services partners with LSS to launch Project Renew to support the behavioral health of North Dakotans affected by the pandemic |
| June 5, 2020 |
Pandemic EBT food assistance program extended through June 15;
Families of children who received free and reduced-priced school meals are encouraged to apply
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| June 4, 2020 |
ND Medicaid advisory committee to meet June 9 to hear updates on COVID-19 response and expansion of home and community-based behavioral health services |
| June 2, 2020 |
Individual success stories are reason to celebrate as National Vocational Rehabilitation Act turns 100; VR continues to help people with disabilities become employed |
| June 1, 2020 |
Autism Spectrum Disorder Voucher program annual application period starts today; Parents are encouraged to apply early |
| May 28, 2020 |
Child care supports ND Smart Restart; North Dakota extends child care emergency operating grants and modifies child care guidance |
| May 27, 2020 |
Human Services awarded emergency grant to support behavioral health response to COVID-19; agency is seeking proposals to provide behavioral health services |
| May 22, 2020 |
Badlands Human Service Center is moving to a new location in Dickinson |
| May 22, 2020 |
Council holds public comment meeting June 3 on draft ND State Plan for Independent Living |
| May 19, 2020 |
Gov. Burgum announces emergency rule change allowing basic care residents to keep stimulus checks |
| May 19, 2020 |
Human Services' Behavioral Health Division creates behavioral health toolkit for employers to create supportive workplaces during COVID-19 pandemic |
| May 19, 2020 |
ND State Hospital completes COVID-19 testing event |
| May 18, 2020 |
Life Skills and Transition Center in Grafton earns accreditation |
| May 13, 2020 |
May is Chidren's Foster Care Month. Foster parents recognized for being creative at strengthening families by supporting connections during COVID-19 |
| May 13, 2020 |
Autism Task Force to meet May 18 to discuss Medicaid state plan amendment and its possible benefit to individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
| May 13, 2020 |
ND Brain Injury Advisory Council to meet May 15 by video conference |
| May 11, 2020 |
Behavioral Health Division's Parents Lead program continues to support North Dakota families during COVID-19 |
| May 8, 2020 |
ND agencies work together to provide food assistance to children who normally receive free and reduced-priced school lunches |
| May 6, 2020 |
Human Services receives federal grant to help older adults stay connected and to address other COVID-19-related needs |
| May 4, 2020 |
Human Service Centers host regional advisory group meetings in May |
| April 30, 2020 |
Human Services submits Medicaid state plan amendment to federal government to expand home and community-based behavioral health services |
| April 30, 2020 |
Human Services expands access to telehealth services for vulnerable North Dakotans with behavioral health needs during COVID-19 pandemic |
| April 28, 2020 |
Human Services seeks public comments on draft plan to provide Title IV-E prevention services to reduce the need for foster care |
| April 27, 2020 |
Life Skills and Transition Center and developmental disability service providers remain committed to serving vulnerable North Dakotans during COVID-19 pandemic |
| April 27, 2020 |
Help is available for North Dakotans struggling to pay heating bills |
| April 23, 2020 |
ND Medicaid hosting COVID-19 response webinar on April 24 |
| April 21, 2020 |
Program can help families resolve concerns when COVID-19 prevents them from visiting loved ones in long-term care facilities |
| April 17, 2020 |
North Dakota creates temporary shelter program to serve vulnerable individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or need to be in quarantine |
| April 15, 2020 |
Human Services to host April 16 presentation on ND Medicaid primary care management reform |
| April 14, 2020 |
Behavioral health professionals provide vital services to North Dakotans |
| April 13, 2020 |
Gov. Burgum allows for changes to maintain critical services for vulnerable youths during COVID-19 pandemic |
| April 9, 2020 |
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month; ND agencies announce line-up of virtual events and activities for parents, children and others to help build protective factors in families during COVID-19 pandemic |
| April 9, 2020 |
ND State Council on Developmental Disabilities offers mini-grants to fill gaps and meet individual and family needs related to COVID-19 |
| April 8, 2020 |
ND State Hospital provides update on COVID-19 preparedness; staff continue to provide vital behavioral health services |
| April 3, 2020 |
Child Support Program continues to serve parents online and by phone during COVID-19 pandemic |
| April 3, 2020 |
ND Human Services to issue extra SNAP food assistance benefits for March and April |
| April 3, 2020 |
WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURE and DELAYS: ND Department of Human Services’ offices in Grand Forks and Grafton will be closed today, April 3 due to hazardous weather, Fargo offices delay opening until 10 a.m. |
| April 2, 2020 |
WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURE: Human Services offices in Devils Lake and Rolla closed today, April 2 at 3 p.m. |
| April 2, 2020 |
ND Medicaid to host webinar on April 3 to share information on Medicaid services and COVID-19 |
| April 1, 2020 | Human Services implements legislative changes that expand addiction and recovery supports for North Dakotans |
| April 1, 2020 | Human Services and Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota call upon ND residents to wear blue in support of children and families on April 3 for Child Abuse Prevention Month; share parenting resources |
| March 26, 2020 | ND Medicaid receives waiver to implement temporary program changes to address COVID-19 |
| March 25, 2020 | Human Services to hold a second webinar for ND Medicaid providers and others on March 27 to share information on Medicaid services and COVID-19 |
| March 24, 2020 | Human Services’ public behavioral health clinics continue to serve vulnerable North Dakotans |
| March 23, 2020 | DHS administrative offices and human service zones continue to provide vital services, but restrict public access to offices |
| March 19, 2020 | ND senior meal providers cancel dine-in meals and work on alternate plans to sustain important nutrition services for older adults |
| March 19, 2020 | Human Services to hold webinar for ND Medicaid providers and others on March 20 to share information on COVID-19 |
| March 19, 2020 | Human Services presentation on ND Medicaid primary care management reform has been rescheduled for April 16 |
| March 19, 2020 | ND Human Services reminds people about available online services and takes action to support social distancing |
| March 18, 2020 | Collette Fitness Center in Grafton closes to public access |
| March 18, 2020 | Behavioral Health Division offers resources to support the behavioral health of North Dakotans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak |
| March 16, 2020 | Behavioral Health Division offers age-appropriate resources to help adults talk with children about coronavirus (COVID-19) |
| March 16, 2020 | The Life Skills and Transition Center in Grafton is restricting visitors |
| March 13, 2020 | North Dakota State Hospital is following CDC guidance and limiting visitors |
| March 10, 2020 | ND Committee on Aging to discuss goals and other matters at March 13 meeting |
| March 10, 2020 | Human Services to host third presentation on March 19 on primary care management reform for ND Medicaid |
| March 6, 2020 | North Dakota State Hospital governing body will meet March 9 in Jamestown |
| March 5, 2020 |
Human Services to hold conference March 24-25 for professionals who help adults with disabilities remain living in their homes and communities; sessions focus on new community services, including behavioral health resources |
| March 4, 2020 |
ND Medicaid advisory committee to meet March 10 in Bismarck to announce new members, committee charter and more |
| Feb. 25, 2020 |
ND Children’s Cabinet to meet tomorrow in Bismarck |
| Feb. 25, 2020 |
Money Follows the Person Program stakeholders to hear updates on grants to strengthen in-home services at March 4 meeting in Bismarck |
| Feb. 19, 2020 |
ND Brain Injury Advisory Council to meet Friday in Mandan |
| Feb. 19, 2020 |
Coalition working to connect family caregivers to respite services and other support is meeting Feb. 27 in Jamestown |
| Feb. 19, 2020 |
Autism Task Force to meet Feb. 24 to discuss using telehealth to provide applied behavior analysis services in rural areas and more |
| Feb. 18, 2020 |
Human Services accepting public comments on draft Medicaid 1915(i) state plan amendment to expand behavioral health services coverage, hosts webinar to give overview of amendment |
| Feb. 12, 2020 |
WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURE: N.D. Department of Human Services’ offices in Fargo will be closed today, Feb. 12 due to hazardous weather |
| Feb. 11, 2020 |
Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division awards contract to Eckert Youth Homes for adolescent residential treatment program |
| Feb. 6, 2020 |
Agency seeks public's input on plan guiding short-term, work training program for low-income older adults Public meetings set for Feb. 12 and 25. |
| Feb. 6, 2020 |
Human Services to host second presentation on primary care management reform for ND Medicaid on Feb. 19 |
| Feb. 3, 2020 |
Human Services offers grant funding to grow in-home care services in rural ND; nursing facilities and other community entities are invited to apply |
| Jan. 31, 2020 |
Human Services is accepting nominations for its Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee, encourages Medicaid enrollees to get involved |
| Jan. 30, 2020 |
State seeks public comments on North Dakota's new unified state workforce plan |
| Jan. 27, 2020 |
State Coalition co-hosts community forums Jan. 28 - Feb. 10 on caregiving resources |
| Jan. 17, 2020 |
WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURE: Department of Human Services’ offices in Fargo are closing at noon today, Jan. 17 |
| Jan. 7, 2020 |
Department of Human Services names Strebe Chief Administrative Officer |
| Jan. 7, 2020 |
Human Services to host presentation on primary care management reform for ND Medicaid; featured speaker shares information on SD’s Health Home program |
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