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)
- Safety Determination Analysis Guide (7.14.23) **NEW**
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 (May 2023)
- ICWA Inquiry Form (12.03.20)
Resources for Community Partners
- Safety Framework Practice Model Infographic (11.17.21)