Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of North Dakota. - County DHS Agencies
Map showing county DHS agencies families may contact to learn more about foster care and adoption. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in North Dakota. - Licensed Adoption Agencies
Contact information for licensed private adoption agencies in North Dakota. - Pre-Service Training Information
University of North Dakota provides general information on 27-hours of PRIDE pre-service training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in North Dakota. - Steps to Adoption
Steps to become a foster or adoptive parent in North Dakota. - Adoption Information
Adoption Information by state - Understanding North Dakota’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Adoption Services
DHS provides an overview of adoption services - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- AASK
Photo listing featuring waiting children in North Dakota. - North Dakota Heart Gallery
Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in North Dakota. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on North Dakota to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting North Dakota children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information on ICPC process in North Dakota, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select North Dakota to view more information on adoption assistance in North Dakota, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Camp Character
Camp Character is an overnight camp in Minnesota for special needs children ages 7-18. The camp helps children build social and behavioral skills. - Counseling Services
Counseling services provided by Catholic Charities. - North Dakota Adoption Assistance Program
DHS provides general information on North Dakota’s adoption assistance program. - PATH North Dakota
PATH provides families with support, access to respite care, transition assistance, WRAP around services, and more. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in North Dakota. - Support Groups
Contact information to learn more about support groups in North Dakota. - Training and Events Calendar
Training and events calendar courtesy of AASK. - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral care treatment centers
A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment - Counseling Resources
A compiled list of counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in treating children - Kinship Care
Kinship programs and information - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues. - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of activities for kids. - Training and Events
Training and events calendar courtesy of AASK.
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift
Home study service provider - American Adoptions
Home study service provider - Nightlight Christian Adoptions
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