Parent Services

Choosing child care is an important decision. You will want to be sure your provider has taken steps to provide a safe and healthy setting for your child. Licensing is a form of consumer protection that assesses the safety of a child care setting and sets appropriate ratios and group sizes. It is not a guarantee of quality but is an important component. In addition, licensed programs must have background checks of anyone who has access to your child.

Taking a first step, smiling for the first time and waving “bye-bye” are developmental milestones. These Developmental Milestones ➜ can help you track your child's development and act early if you have a concern.

Short video overview of a child’s development from birth to 12 months.

Short video overview of a child’s development from 12 to 24 months.

Short video overview of a child’s development from 24 to 36 months.

Developmental screening is a process involving partnerships with parents to identify concerns about a child's development. Screening alone is not enough to identify a developmental concern. Rather, it helps staff and parents decide whether to refer a child for more evaluation by a qualified professional. The earlier a possible delay is identified, the earlier a program can refer a child for further evaluation and additional supports and services.

Sometimes your family needs services or resources but you don’t know where to find them. A list of resources is available on www.NDKids.org ➜ as well as a statewide map ➜ to help you connect to agencies in your area.

Early intervention services for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays.

Support for families of children with special health care needs and/or disabilities .

PSND supports families in the navigation of early intervention and special education services within the state, as the designated Parent Training and Information Center funded by the Office of Special Education Programs. 

Learn fun and easy ways to turn everyday activities into brain building moments for children.
• Take 2 minutes to watch the YOU ALREADY HAVE WHAT IT TAKES ➜ video. You will love it!
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Child care is often one of a family’s biggest expenses. Juggling child care costs and a parent’s earnings can be challenging. Whether it’s the cost of child care, help meeting your family’s nutritional needs, or paying for home heating costs, there may be assistance to help .

Search for North Dakota after school programs.

Free voluntary programs that work with parents of young children and pregnant moms. Coaching is provided in the family’s home.

Research based parent education.

Information on car seat regulations and inspection services
Phone: 1(800) 472-2286 (in-state only)

To report suspected child abuse and neglect, call the Statewide toll-free Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Line 1-833-958-3500, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (7 a.m.– 4 p.m. Mountain Time)
A dedicated team of specialized CPS intake professionals will answer your call and gather all needed facts so local CPS workers can act quickly to protect children.

Child support application and procedures for your state
Phone: 1(800) 231-4255 or (701) 328-5440

FirstLink is a free, confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help and crisis intervention. FirstLink answers the 211 help line, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and communicates via Text line 898-211