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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