How to Become a Foster Care Provider
If you would like to become a licensed foster care provider in North Dakota, call 1 (833) FST-HOME (1 (833) 378-4663) or complete this form.
Purpose of Foster Care
Foster care is a 24-hour out-of-home safety service for children whose parents are unable to provide for their needs. Foster care includes temporary safe living with food, clothing, shelter, security, safety, guidance and comfort provided to children in need of out-of-home care. When a child is removed from their home by court order, custody is granted to a public agency, such as a Human Service Zone, the Division of Juvenile Services or a Tribal Nation. Relatives and licensed foster homes are often sought to provide day-to-day care and to give children as much normalcy and stability as possible during a difficult time.
Contact Us
Children and Family Services
Health and Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325
Bismarck, N.D. 58505
Phone: (701) 328-2316
Toll-Free: (800) 245-3736
ND Relay TTY: 711
Fax: (701) 328-3538
Email: hhscfs@nd.gov