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North Dakota Safety Framework Practice Model

North Dakota’s new Safety Framework Practice Model strives to:

  • Increase consistency in North Dakota's child welfare practice,
  • Provide a clear definition of safety,
  • Establish set criteria for removal as well as reunification, and
  • Identifies and builds 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)
  • 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) 
  • Safety Framework Support Infographic (07.08.22) 
  • Assessing Adult Functioning & Parenting Functioning (7.19.22) 

North Dakota Assessment and Planning Forms

Please note these forms may change through the implementation process.

  • Tool 1: CPS Intake Form (09.09.22) 
  • Tool 2.1: Present Danger Assessment (09.09.22)
  • Tool 2 (SFN 455): Present Danger Plan (12.10.20) 
  • Tool 2A: Present Danger Assessment Guide Hardcard (09.09.22)
  • Tool 3: Child Protection Services Assessment Form (09.12.22) 
  • Tool 3.1: Family Services Assessment (09.12.22) 
  • Tool 3A: Child Protection Services Assessment Guide Hardcard (09.09.22)
  • Tool 3B: Impending Danger Threats-Danger Threshold Criteria Guide Hardcard (09.09.22)
  • Tool 4:  Safety Plan Form (09.09.22)
  • Tool 5: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Form (09.09.22)
    • Tool 5: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Form with Instructions (09.09.22)
  • Tool 5A: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Guide Hardcard (09.09.22)
  • Tool 6: Case Plan Form (09.09.22)
    • Tool 6: Case Plan Form with instructions (09.09.22)
  • Tool 7: Protective Capacities Progress Assessment Form (09.09.22)
    •  Tool 7: Protective Capacities Progress Assessment Form with instructions (09.09.22)
  • Tool 8: Safe Placement Settings Assessment (09.09.22)
    • Tool 8: Safe Placement Settings Assessment with instructions (09.09.22)

Additional North Dakota Policy Related Forms

  • Family Centered Engagement (FCE) Referral Form (July 2022)
  • ICWA Inquiry Form (12.03.20) 

Resources for Community Partners

  • Safety Framework Practice Model Infographic (11.17.21) 
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