State and federal law requires that primary public services be available and accessible to all citizens of the State of North Dakota through the County Social Service Agency.  These services must be provided through individual county offices, consolidated agencies, or through collaborative efforts in attempt to aid and assist in every reasonable way. 

The following core programs areas are provided by Traill County Social Services: 

• Adult and Aging Services
• Children and Family Services
• Economic Assistance

To apply for Economic Assistance, download the application at:
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/application.html

If you are a pregnant woman or member of a family with children under age 21, and you only want medical coverage, you can complete this application (this is a LARGE PDF and will load slowly):
http://www.nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn00502.pdf

To apply for Fuel Assistance, download the application at (this is a LARGE PDF and will load slowly):
http://www.nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn00529.pdf

For additional information on Economic Assistance Programs go to:
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/financialhelp/
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/