FAQ
- Whom do I contact to become a qualified service provider?
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Contact Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone and speak with the State HCBS Social Worker or Direct Care Supervisor at 701-636-5220.
- What can I do to get homemaker help for a family member? Whom do I contact?
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Contact Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone and speak with the State HCBS Social Worker or Direct Care Supervisor at 701-636-5220.
- Whom do I contact about a neighbor who seems to need help taking care of themselves?
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Contact Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone and speak with the State HCBS Social Worker or Direct Care Supervisor at 701-636-5220.
- Can I leave my child home alone?
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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 to Other Children Newborn to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 14 Yes Yes, during hours before curfew No Yes Yes Yes (child care classes recommended) Age 15 to High School Graduation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Does my child need to be in a car seat?
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See this article on Healthychildren.org.
- What is child abuse and neglect?
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