North Dakota Family Based Services Association (NDFBSA) began at an organizational meeting on March 23, 1987. The initial membership included: Bert Bailey, Dakota Boys Ranch; Pat Podoll, Morton County Social Services; Rita Fox, Burleigh County Social Services; Roger Johnson, UND Children and Family Service Center; and Paul Ronningen, DHS Administrator for Intensive Home-Based Services. This group of like-minded individuals began to organize the association and plan the first conference in January 1988.

Today, the NDFBSA has grown to over three hundred members and a Board of Directors with four active standing committees. The Board of Directors presents annual awards for outstanding contributors. The NDFBSA has proudly hosted annual conferences ever since with nationally renowned presenters. The NDFBSA is a non-profit organization.

History

Family Based Services

Family based services are designed to help children and families be healthy, safe, and successful.  We strive to ensure that a child’s safety, permanency, and well-being is maintained while providing services that focus on the strengths of the family to alleviate crises. We believe that the best place for a child to grow up is in a family. Through education, focused services, and building relationships, our membership works together to engage, encourage, and strengthen North Dakota families.  Find articles regarding family based services here:

Philosophy and Key Elements of Family-Centered Practice
Family Preservation Services
Wraparound Values and Principles