North Dakota Safety Framework Practice Model
North Dakota’s new Safety Framework Practice Model will:
- Increase consistency in our practice,
- Provide a clear definition of safety,
- Establish set criteria for removal and reunification, and
- Identify and build protective capacities in parents and caregivers
Implementation Resources
- North Dakota Safety Framework Practice Model Resource Guide (01.22.21)
- Changes made to pages 17-19 and 46-47 in November 2020
- Changes made to pages 42-43 in January 2021
- North Dakota Safety Framework Practice Model Ongoing Case Managment Quick Guide (04.28.21)
- Child Welfare Case Process Flow with List (08.31.20)
- North Dakota Safety Framework Practice Model Frequently Asked Questions (04.07.21)
- North Dakota Safety Framework Coaching Infographic (10.23.20)
- North Dakota CPS Case Supervision Form (10.15.20)
North Dakota Assessment and Planning Forms
**Please note these forms may change through the implementation process.**
- Tool 1: CPS Intake Form (01.07.21)
- Tool 2: Present Danger Assessment (12.10.20)
- Tool 2: Present Danger Plan (12.10.20)
- Tool 2A: Present Danger Assessment Guide Hardcard (12.10.20)
- Tool 3: Child Protection Services Assessment Form (02.23.21)
- Tool 3A: Child Protection Services Assessment Guide Hardcard (03.10.21)
- Tool 3B: Impending Danger Threats-Danger Threshold Criteria Guide Hardcard (12.10.20)
- Tool 4: Safety Plan Form (02.26.21)
- Tool 5: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Form (03.03.21)
- Tool 5A: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Guide (12.10.20)
- Tool 6: Case Plan Form (03.02.21)
- Tool 7: Protective Capacities Progress Assessment Form (06.04.21) **RECENT UPDATE**
Additional North Dakota Policy Related Forms
- Family Centered Engagment (FCE) Referral Form (01.21.21)
- ICWA Inquiry Form (12.03.20)
Resources for Community Partners
- Safety Framework Practice Model Infographic (09.18.20)