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)
- 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)
- Motivational Interviewing Primer (08.30.21)
- Protective Capacities Family Assessment: Stages of Intervention Guide (11.19.21) ** RECENT UPDATE**
North Dakota Assessment and Planning Forms
**Please note these forms may change through the implementation process.**
- Tool 1: CPS Intake Form (08.20.21)
- 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 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 (09.17.21)
- Tool 5: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Form (11.10.21)**RECENT UPDATE**
- Tool 5A: Protective Capacities Family Assessment Guide Hardcard (12.10.20)
- Tool 6: Case Plan Form (11.10.21) **RECENT UPDATE**
- Tool 7: Protective Capacities Progress Assessment Form (11.10.21) **RECENT UPDATE**
- Tool 8: Safe Placement Settings Assessment(11.29.21) **NEW**
Additional North Dakota Policy Related Forms
- Family Centered Engagement (FCE) Referral Form (01.21.21)
- ICWA Inquiry Form (12.03.20)
Resources for Community Partners
- Safety Framework Practice Model Infographic (11.17.21) **RECENT UPDATE**
- Safety Framework Practice Model Brochure (11.17.21) ** NEW**