Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone Frequently Asked Questions
Aging Services Program:
Question: Whom do I contact to become a qualified service provider?
Answer: Contact Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone and speak with the State HCBS Social Worker or Direct Care Supervisor at 701.636.5220.
Question: What can I do to get homemaker help for a family member? Whom do I contact?
Answer: Contact Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone and speak with the State HCBS Social Worker or Direct Care Supervisor at 701.636.5220.
Question: Whom do I contact about a neighbor who seems to need help taking care of themselves?
Answer: Contact Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone and speak with the State HCBS Social Worker or Direct Care Supervisor at 701.636.5220.
Children and Family Services Programming
Question: Can I leave my child home alone?
Answer: See the chart below.
Child Supervision Guidelines
The ultimate responsibility for the safety, care, well-being and behavior of dependent children remains with the parent or caregiver, whether they are present to personally supervise them or not.
The age of the child is not the only factor that should be considered when children are left alone. Other factors include the maturity of the child, emotional health factors and the child's physical or cognitive limitations.
Age of Child | Left Alone for Two Hours or Less |
Left Alone for More Than Two Hours |
Left Alone Overnight |
Outside Unattended |
Left in Car Unattended for Limited Time |
Child Provides Care for Other Children |
Newborn - Age 4 |
No | No | No | No | Yes, except in hot or cold weather; must be in view of caregiver and in a restraint; keys removed and emergency brake applied | No |
Age 5-6 | No | No | No | Yes, playground or yard with immediate access (visual sight or hearing distance) to supervision | Yes, except in hot or cold weather; must be in view of caregiver and in a restraint; keys removed and emergency brake applied | No |
Age 7-8 | No | No | No | Yes, with access to supervision | Yes, except in hot or cold weather; keys removed and emergency brake applied | No |
Age 9 | Yes, during daytime hours | No | No | Yes | Yes, keys removed and emergency brake applied | No |
Age 10-11 | Yes, with ready access (phone number to an adult supervisor) | Yes, during hours before curfew | No | Yes | Yes, keys removed and emergency brake applied | No |
Age 12-14 | Yes | Yes, during hours before curfew | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (child care classes recommended) |
Age 15- High School Graduation |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Question: Does my child need to be in a car seat?
Answer: See https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx.
Question: What is child abuse and neglect?
Answer: See http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t50c25-1.pdf?20130719105013.
Question: How can I become a foster parent?
Answer: Contact Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone at 701.636.5220 and ask to speak with a foster care licensor.
Question: How can I adopt a child?
Answer: Call the Adults Adopting Special Kids (A.A.S.K.) Agency in Grand Forks, N.D. at 701.775-4196 or Fargo, N.D. at 701.235.4457.
Question: How can I find a licensed day care for my child?
Answer: A statewide specialty team performs early childhood licensing duties for all human service zones in North Dakota. See http://www.nd.gov/dhs/