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There’s no formal complaint process, but you can contact the state. See Q&A below for more information. 

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How and where to file the grievance?

No formal grievance process, instead:

  1. Contact
    Children and Family Services
    600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Department 325
    Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
    Phone: (701) 328-2316
    Toll-Free: (800) 245-3736
    Relay ND TTY: 711
    Fax: (701) 328-3538
    Email: hhscfs@nd.gov
  2. Contact Division of Child welfare Director
    ctpedersen@nd.gov
    (701) 328-2310
    600 East Boulevard Avenue
    Department 325
    Bismarck,North Dakota 58505-0250

Contacts

State Child Welfare Director

Cory Pedersen
North Dakota Health and Human Services Children and Family Services Division Child Welfare Director
ctpedersen@nd.gov
(701) 328-2310
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Department 325
Bismarck,North Dakota 58505-0250

Helpful Links

  • State Coalition

    North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition

  • Proceedings for Discrimination Complaints - State Level

    Civil Rights Complaint Form

    Seek assistance from:
    Program Civil Rights Office
    North Dakota Department of Human Services
    Legal Advisory Unit
    600 E Boulevard Avenue, Department 325
    Bismarck, ND 58505
    701-328-6888

  • Proceedings for Discrimination Complaints - Federal Level

    File a federal level complaint with:
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
    200 Independence Ave SW
    HHH Building Room 509-F
    Washington, DC 20201
    202-619-0403

  • Procedures for Discrimination Complaint Related to Disability Rights - State Level

    More Information

  • Procedures for Discrimination Complaint Related to Disability Rights - Federal Level

    File a federal level complaint with:
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
    200 Independence Ave SW
    HHH Building Room 509-F
    Washington, DC 20201
    202-619-0403

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