Make the Prevention of Neglect a Top Priority!!! There’s a lot you can do….

As a Parent:

• IMPROVE YOUR PARENTING SKILLS. Parenting classes and support groups are offered in communities throughout North Dakota. Visit Programs to learn more about groups offered in your community. You might be surprised by how much you can learn about meeting your child’s needs as well as your own.
• SEEK HELP whenever you need it. Most often, it’s only a phone call away!

As a Community Member:

• OFFER YOUR SUPPORT TO parents who need help and to social service agencies, police officers, etc., who are working to provide that help.
• GET INVOLVED in organizing needed community services, such as crisis centers, emergency day care and housing, parent support groups, etc.
• VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME and energy to a good cause: saving families. You can get involved in fund raising; lobbying; parent educational and support groups; etc.

Report Cases You Suspect

Reporting a case of suspected neglect can mean improvement for both the child and the parent. Think about the situation. Carefully consider the possible consequences for a child who remains in a situation that poses a threat to his or her safety and well-being. If you fear a child may be neglected, please click the link to learn more information on Reporting Child Maltreatment.