Special Contact Information
WIC
701-774-6401 |
Legal Services of North Dakota:
Under age 60 call 800-634-5263
Age 60+ call 866-621-9886 |
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Williston Regional Child Support:
701-774-7940
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Community Action:
Williston, ND
701-572-8191
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Social Security Administration:
Williston, ND
701-572-0682 or 800-772-1213
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Northwest Human Service Center:
701-774-4600
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Job Service:
Williston, ND
701-774-7900 or
New Town, ND
701- 627-4390
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Watford City Health Unit:
701-444-3449
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Community Options:
Williston, ND 701-774-2359
New Town, ND 701-627-2625
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Childcare Licensing Information
Childcare licensing is required for anyone providing care to more than 5 children or more than 3 infants under 2 years of age. Licensed providers can participate in the Child Care Assistance Program, if they care for children who qualify, and the USDA Food Program. For more information or if interested in becoming a licensed provider please visit https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childcare/. Parents seeking licensed childcare can access information regarding local providers by accessing the Find Child Care link on the Child Care Aware of North Dakota website at: http://www.ndchildcare.org
Click here for more information on becoming a licensed in-home daycare.
Interested in becoming a foster Parent?
Myth: I can't be a foster parent because I am not married.
Fact: Foster parents come from all different backgrounds and can be married or single.
Myth: I can't be a foster parent because I do not own my own home.
Fact: You do not need to own your own home to be a foster parent, all that is needed is proof of insurance and a home study.
Myth: I do not have my own children so I can't be a foster parent.
Fact: Foster parents come from a variety of backgrounds, some have their own children living in the home, and some do not have any children of their own.
Myth: Once a child is placed with you, you receive no outside help or guidance.
Fact: Foster care is about working as a team to meet the needs of the child, foster parents are a part of a team which includes social workers, therapists, school personnel, and the child's biological parents.
Myth: I work outside the home and can't foster parent because I am not a stay-at-home parent.
Fact: In many foster families both parents work outside the home. Financial assistance for daycare is provided for a licensed daycare provider when needed for foster families.
Myth: I am too old to be a foster parent.
Fact: Many foster parents have already parented their own children and still feel they have more to offer, they may be retired or still working, there is a minimum age requirement of 21 but no upper age limit.
Please contact Jennifer Thompson at 701-444-7463 For more information