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 (09.08.21)
• North Dakota Safety Framework Practice Model Ongoing Case Management Quick Guide (04.28.21)
• Child Welfare Case Process Flow with List (08.31.20)
• ***NEW UPDATE***
  North Dakota Safety Framework Practice Model Frequently Asked Questions (05.06.22)       
  
• Parent Aide Safety Framework Practice Model Resource Guide (05.2021)
• North Dakota CPS Case Supervision Form (10.15.20)
• Motivational Interviewing Primer (08.30.21)
• Protective Capacities Family Assessment: Stages of Intervention Guide (11.19.21) 

North Dakota Assessment and Planning Forms

**Please note these forms may change through the implementation process.**

• Tool 1: CPS Intake Form (03.02.22) 
• Tool 2.1: Present Danger Assessment (12.10.20)
• Tool 2 (SFN 455): Present Danger Plan (12.10.20) 
• Tool 2A: Present Danger Assessment Guide Hardcard (12.10.20)
• Tool 3: Child Protection Services Assessment Form (08.20.21) 
• Tool 3.1: Family Services Assessment (05.12.21) 
• 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 (05.05.22)
• Tool 5: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Form (05.05.22)
  • Tool 5: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Form with Instructions (05.05.22)
• Tool 5A: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Guide Hardcard (12.10.20)
• Tool 6: Case Plan Form (05.05.22)
  • Tool 6: Case Plan Form with instructions (05.05.22)
• Tool 7: Protective Capacities Progress Assessment Form (05.05.22)
  •  Tool 7: Protective Capacities Progress Assessment Form with instructions (05.05.22)
• Tool 8: Safe Placement Settings Assessment(05.05.22)
  • Tool 8: Safe Placement Settings Assessment with instructions (05.05.22)

Additional North Dakota Policy Related Forms

• Family Centered Engagement (FCE) Referral Form (05.24.22) ***NEW UPDATE***
• ICWA Inquiry Form (12.03.20) 

Resources for Community Partners

• Safety Framework Practice Model Infographic (11.17.21)