KIDS Program

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A program that makes a difference

The KIDS program of North Dakota is an early-intervention service providing home-based services that focus on the family, free of charge.  We help identify learning opportunities and provide support, instruction, information and resources so parents and caregivers can help their child (from birth to age 3) learn and develop to his or her full potential.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility for the KIDS program is based on a comprehensive developmental evaluation that is completed by a Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or Special Education professional.

Services may be available for children with developmental delays in the areas of language, cognitive, physical, social or self-help skills, or whose development is related to a high-risk medical diagnosis that is commonly associated with developmental delays.

Wealth of Services

Free developmental evaluations completed by a(n): Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and/or  a Special Education Professional

• Individual program planning
• Toy, resource, and adaptive equipment lending library
• Parent Support
• Home Programming including specialized consultations provided by early intervention staff
• Information and referral
• Transition planning and coordination for specialized preschools and other services
• Consultation with other agencies, child care providers, and others

Examples of Care

Phillip and Tania’s two year old daughter is on the autism spectrum.  The KIDS Program provides the parents with home-based support, instruction, information and resources.  Each week the specialist who visits the family provides a home activity report filled with observations, suggestions and activities.  Through many of these activities, Phillip and Tania’s child is learning communication while developing socially, cognitively and emotionally.

Ashley and Jonathan have a five-month old boy with Down Syndrome.  The KIDS Program has been working with the child since he was just a few months old, helping him reach milestones in his physical and cognitive development.  He’s achieved motor skills such as sitting, rolling and head control- and most recently during “Tummy Time, ” began propping himself up with his arms.

Contact Offices in North Dakota

Lake Region
218 4th Street NW Ste 4
Devils Lake, ND 58301-2930
701-662-6324 (phone)
Counties: Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Rolette, Towner
Contact: Nancy Brustad, Coordinator Email

Northeast
1826 S Washington St., Suite #33B
Grand Forks, ND 58201
701-775-8934 (ext. 21)
Counties: Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Walsh
Contact: Ramona Gunderson, Coordinator Email

Southeast
Eagles Education Center
3502 South University Drive
Fargo, ND 58104
701-446-3927 (phone)
Counties: Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, Traill
Contact: Stef Kaiser, Coordinator Email

South Central
Jamestown Business Center
300 2nd Ave NE, Suite #218
Jamestown, ND 58401
701-952-3500 (phone)
Counties: Barnes, Dickey, Foster, Griggs LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman, Wells
Contact: Gail Loftsguard, Coordinator Email