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2009 News Releases
July 31, 2009	Pre-Kindergarten Summit is August 4 in Bismarck
July 30, 2009	ND prepared if summer heats up; cooling assistance program developed
July 21, 2009	Affordable Housing Conference is July 24 in Bismarck
July 20, 2009	South Central Human Service Center moving back to pre-flood location in Jamestown
July 16, 2009	Federal disaster help doesn’t affect public assistance benefits
July 16, 2009	Crawford to lead disaster preparedness for ND Department of Human Services
July 15, 2009	Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is July 30
July 9, 2009	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp) clients impacted by storm in Stark County can get replacement benefits
July 2, 2009	North Dakota Medicaid program agrees to settlement with Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
June 29, 2009	Governor’s Olmstead Commission to meet July 9 in Bismarck
June 25, 2009	ND’s Healthy Steps Children’s Health Insurance Program Expands; on July 1, qualifying income levels increase
June 23, 2009	Governor’s Committee on Aging to meet June 25 in Bismarck
June 22, 2009	State Council on Developmental Disabilities invites agencies and programs to apply for grant funding
June 11, 2009	Coalition for the prevention of elder abuse and exploitation hosts shred-a-thon to help seniors foil ID theft and fraud
May 20, 2009	County and state employees honored by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
May 13, 2009	Expanded Assistive Technology Center to open in Bismarck; Career Resource Center also showcased
May 6, 2009	North Dakota’s State Disbursement Unit reaches milestone: $1 billion in child support collections
May 1, 2009	Families impacted by layoffs reminded about child health coverage programs and other assistance
April 28 , 2009	Federal officials seek input on services ND Disability Network agencies provide to people with developmental disabilities
April 27, 2009	Human Services applies for disaster mental health funding; hires expert from North Dakota to administer services
April 23, 2009	Upcoming Training on Alternatives to Guardianship
April 20, 2009	Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp) clients have 10 days to seek replacement benefits after a flood-related food loss
April 17, 2009	South Central Human Service Center to reopen April 21 in former Job Service North Dakota Building in Jamestown
April 16, 2009	FLOOD-RELATED CANCELATION: Governor’s Committee on Aging Forum in Ellendale Canceled
April 15, 2009	Few flood-impacted households seek replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
April 15, 2009	South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown to Close Temporarily Due to Dike Construction and Flooding Concerns
April 14, 2009	Developmental Center in Grafton prepares to shelter Veterans Home residents evacuated due to flood concerns
April 13, 2009	Rugby to host final 2009 Governor’s Committee on Aging Forum on April 24
April 13, 2009	Bismarck to host Governor’s Committee on Aging Forum on April 23
April 10, 2009	Ellendale to host Governor’s Committee on Aging Forum on April 22
April 10, 2009	New Town to host a Governor’s Committee on Aging Forum on April 21
April 9, 2009	Grand Forks to host a Governor’s Committee on Aging Forum on April 20
April 9, 2009	Dickinson to host a Governor’s Committee on Aging Forum on April 20
April 7, 2009	Child support enforcement pilot project to address parent layoffs
April 2, 2009	Individuals evacuated to supportive care shelter in West Fargo return home
April 1 , 2009	REMINDER: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp) clients impacted by flooding have until April 13 to request replacement benefits
March 29, 2009	Resources for people who voluntarily evacuate Fargo; Reception Center available to help voluntary evacuees get to shelters
March 28, 2009	State Hospital and Developmental Center shelter evacuees from Prairie St. John’s and Friendship Inc.; other staff assisting vulnerable clients
March 27, 2009	Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp) clients impacted by flooding can request replacement benefits until April 13
March 26, 2009	Department of Human Services Flood Response Efforts - shelter support, mental health services, food assistance benefit replacement, etc.
March 26, 2009	Developmental Center prepares to shelter Fargo Friendship Incorporated clients and caregivers
March 9, 2009	ND Department of Human Services and ND Attorney General announce campaign to prevent underage drinking
March 6, 2009	ND Department of Human Services Youth Advisory Council to meet March 7- 8 in Bismarck
February 26, 2009	State Council on Developmental Disabilities to meet March 11 in Bismarck
February 25, 2009	Williston Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit moving to new location March 3-5
February 20, 2009	Devils Lake Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit is moving
February 19, 2009	North Dakota reaches settlement with drug company
January 29, 2009	Booklet explaining guardianship responsibilities is now available
January 29, 2009	State seeks information on employment-related needs of people with disabilities
January 14, 2009	Governor's Committee on Aging to meet Jan. 16 in Bismarck
January 2, 2009	ND receives $67K in Medicaid fraud settlement
2008 News Releases
December 26, 2008	Family members home for the holidays can get help locating services for elderly loved ones
December 23, 2008	State Council on Developmental Disabilities awards grants to local organizations
December 10, 2008	Tobacco sales to minors drop to historic low
November 26, 2008	Human Services announces leadership program graduates
November 22, 2008	Families and Individuals recognized at 2008 Adoption Celebration
November 19, 2008	Bismarck’s West Central Human Service Center receives grant to help prevent elder abuse
November 19, 2008	2008 Adoption Celebration is Nov. 22 in Fargo
November 12, 2008	State Council on Developmental Disabilities to meet Nov. 21 in Bismarck
November 7, 2008	Governor's Olmstead Commission to meet Nov. 12 in Bismarck
November 6, 2008	Weather-related CANCELLATION: Governor's COmmittee on Aging meeting in Devils Lake is rescheduled for Dec.1
October 28, 2008	Rehabilitation Consulting & Services presents State and Regional Employer of the Year awards
October 27, 2008	Governor’s Committee on Aging to meet in Devils Lake Nov. 7
October 23, 2008	Employers to be honored for supporting North Dakotans with disabilities
October 22, 2008	Community Readiness Survey results released: show perceptions about alcohol and drug use
October 20, 2008	New Assistive Technology Lab set to open in Minot; will help employees with disabilities
October 16, 2008	Transitioning elders and people with disabilities from institutions is subject of Oct. 20 meeting (Money Follows the Person grant)
October 10, 2008	Elder Justice Conference is October 14-15 in Mandan
October 10, 2008	Tech company honors Human Services Department; honorarium donated to Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota
September 8, 2008	Summit features experts on Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
September 5, 2008	Group working to transition elderly and people with disabilities from institutions is meeting Sept. 10
September 5, 2008	State Council on Developmental Disabilities to meet Sept. 12
September 2, 2008	Pena named executive director of State Council on Developmental Disabilities
August 26, 2008	ND receives $350,000 to enforce underage drinking laws
July 11 , 2008	Food Assistance Program (Food Stamps) clients impacted by tornadoes and power outages can request replacement benefits
July 9, 2008	Disaster mental health services available for Rolette County tornado victims
July 7, 2008	ND Food Assistance program contracts with new vendor
June 6, 2008	Governor's Olmstead Commission to meet June 10
June 4, 2008	Food Assistance Program officials present award toWalsh County
June 4, 2008	Food Stamp Program officials present award to Cavalier County
June 4, 2008	Food Assistance Program officials present award to Sheridan County
May 30, 2008	Food Stamp Program officials present awards to Benson County
May 30, 2008	Mountrail County receives Food Stamp Program awards
May 30, 2008	N.D. Child Support Program Earns Industry’s Highest Awards
May 29, 2008	Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee meeting is June 5
May 22, 2008	Fargo Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit to Move May 29-30
May 14, 2008	Burke County Social Services Receives Food Assistance Program Award
May 14, 2008	Counties in North Region Recognized by Food Stamp Program
May 9, 2008	Williams County Social Services Receives Food Stamp Award
May 8, 2008	Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 9
May 8, 2008	Kidder County Social Services Receives Food Stamp Program Award
April 28, 2008	Parents reminded of child health coverage programs during Cover the Uninsured Week, April 27 – May 3
April 11, 2008	North Dakota to expand its award-winning program that helps parents meet their child support obligations
April 3, 2008	Feds approve new N.D. Medicaid program for medically fragile children with severe disabilities
March 31, 2008	Officials urge participation in Town Hall Meetings on Underage Drinking and Survey; See ND Town Hall Meeting Details
March 20 , 2008	New Web site helps locate services for the elderly and people with disabilities
February 25, 2008	Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee to Meet March 6 in Bismarck
February 21, 2008	NEW Medicaid coverage available for more North Dakota children with disabilities
February 5, 2008	N.D. Dept. of Human Services receives federal funding to establish peer support program
January 22, 2008	Governor’s Committee on Aging Seeks Members
2007 News Releases
December 21 , 2007	North Dakota's Developmental Center Earns Accreditation
December 14 , 2007	Survey shows drop in tobacco sales to minors
November 28 , 2007	Medicaid Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is Dec. 6
November 19 , 2007	Initial Money Follows the Person grant stakeholder meeting is Nov. 20
November 14 , 2007	Minot agencies hold candlelight walk Nov. 16 to celebrate adoptions
November 3 , 2007	Individuals and families recognized at 2007 Adoption Celebration
November 1 , 2007	ND Medicaid offers new disease management program for recipients with chronic conditions
October 31 , 2007	Governor's Olmstead Commission to meet Nov. 2
October 31 , 2007	Adoption Celebration is Nov. 3 at the Capitol
October 10 , 2007	Bismarck Assistive Technology Lab hosts open house during Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 10 , 2007	New Assistive Technology Center to open in Grand Forks
October 1, 2007	ADA Leadership Network launched statewide
September 20, 2007	Disaster Food Stamp Program for Northwood residents ends Sept. 21
September 20, 2007	Department of Human Services to host public meetings this fall; seeks input for planning and future budget
September 18, 2007	Disaster Food Stamp Benefits Available for Northwood Residents
September 7, 2007	Human Services Dept. to host public meeting Sept. 12 in Devils Lake
September 7, 2007	Human Services Dept. hosting public stakeholder meeting in Grand Forks
September 4, 2007	N.D. Parent Responsibility Initiative wins Midwestern Legislative Conference's 2007 Innovations Award
August 31, 2007	Agency Replaces Food Stamp Benefits for Participating Northwood Residents
August 10, 2007	Dickinson resident named outstanding foster youth
August 8, 2007	Grafton area resident receives child welfare award
August 8, 2007	Dickey County residents named outstanding foster parents
July 30, 2007	Three Grand Forks area residents receive awards at child welfare conference
July 27, 2007	Williston area residents honored at child welfare conference
July 27, 2007	Bismarck area residents honored at child welfare conference
July 25, 2007	Human Services and counties coordinate cooling assistance for low-income households with medical needs
July 18, 2007	Nelson to retire from South Central and Lake Region Human Service Centers
July 11, 2007	N.D. Parent Responsibility Initiative Named Finalist For Award
July 2, 2007	Regional Child Support Enforcement Units Join N.D. Department of Human Services: Funding And Administration Transfer To State As Law Takes EffectN.D. Parent Responsibility Initiative Named Finalist For Award
May 31, 2007	N.D. receives grant to strengthen services to individuals with head injuries
May 15, 2007	N.D. receives grant to help people move from institutions into communities
May 11, 2007	Social science research is thriving in N.D.; experts gather in Bismarck
April 20, 2007	(On Governor's Web site) Hoeven: State Will Administer Child Support Enforcement Program - Move Will Result In Continued Quality Service For Children, Property Tax Relief
April 19, 2007	N.D. Department of Human Services and Three Affiliated Tribes sign historic agreement to cooperate on providing child support enforcement services (115kb pdf)
April 17, 2007	(On Governor's Web Site) Hoeven Signs Healthcare Bills To Establish Prescription Drug Repository, Cover Children With Disabilities (Medicaid buy-in)
March 28, 2007	Child Support Enforcement Announces Online Customer Satisfaction Survey (12kb pdf)
February 9, 2007	Planning grant lays groundwork to prepare for aging population (12kb pdf)
February 9, 2007	Department seeks public comment on Medicaid waiver application to provide in-home and community services to medically fragile children (12kb pdf)
February 7, 2007	Ruth Meiers treatment center in Grand Forks earns accreditation (12kb pdf)
January 22, 2007	ND child support collections grow, set new record (12kb pdf)
January 17, 2007	Human Services unveils improved child support enforcement Web site (12kb pdf)
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