Delivering human services involves a partnership between the department, Human Service Zones (formerly county social service offices), and private service providers. The administrative arm of the department receives and distributes funds for human service needs, provides direction and technical assistance, sets standards, conducts training of county staff, manages the computerized eligibility systems, and provides program supervision to county employees.
About 83 percent of the department's staff are based at direct service locations (the North Dakota State Hospital, Life Skills and Transition Center, the eight regional human service centers, the eight regional child support offices, and regional vocational rehabilitation offices). The local county offices of the 19 Human Service Zones are also important local service providers.
To locate direct services near you, click on the appropriate headings below.
Online Services
Health Care Coverage
Complete and submit an application for these programs: Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Basic Care Assistance or Medicaid Expansion.
Child Support Online Services
Child Support offers case specific information online for their customers. In addition, employers are able to report new hires online.
Aging and Disability Resource
Your one-stop connection to information about services that enhance independence, assure quality of life, and meet the unique needs of seniors and people with disabilities living in North Dakota and other states.
Economic Assistance
Complete and submit an application online for these programs: Child Care Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formally known as Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) online.