# Foster Care Help Resources - North Dakota ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **North Dakota Department of Human Services - Foster Care Program** - **Phone:** (701) 328-2316 - **Website:** [https://www.nd.gov/dhs](https://www.nd.gov/dhs) - **Office Locations:** Statewide offices available for assistance. - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, resource guides, and financial support for foster families. - **North Dakota Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (NDFAPA):** - **Phone:** (701) 222-3443 - **Website:** [https://www.ndfapa.org](https://www.ndfapa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, and support for foster and adoptive parents. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Fargo Region - **The Village Family Service Center** - **Phone:** 1-800-627-8220 - **Website:** [https://www.thevillagefamily.org](https://www.thevillagefamily.org/) - **Office Location:** 1201 25th St. S, Fargo, ND 58103 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, adoption services, and support for foster youth. ### Bismarck Region - **PATH North Dakota** - **Phone:** (701) 255-9546 - **Website:** [https://www.pathinc.org](https://www.pathinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 1929 N. Washington St., Suite GG, Bismarck, ND 58501 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, training for foster families, and support for children with special needs. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Foster Care to Success:** - **Website:** [https://www.fc2success.org](https://www.fc2success.org/) - **Features:** Scholarships, mentoring, and support for foster youth transitioning to adulthood. ## Educational Resources - **North Dakota Youth Advocacy and Training Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/](https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/) - **Description:** Guides for foster parents, resources on the rights of foster youth, and training materials for families. ## Additional Support - **AASK (Adults Adopting Special Kids):** - **Phone:** 1-800-543-6745 - **Website:** [https://www.aasknd.org](https://www.aasknd.org/) - **Services Provided:** Assistance with special needs adoption and post-adoption support. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the North Dakota Department of Human Services at (701) 328-2316._