Parenting & Child Development
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Adoption
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North Dakota Statewide Agency List and Adoption Information
Child Development
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BECEP (Bismarck Early Childhood Education Program)
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Bismarck-Mandan Mentor Squad - United Way (formerly Big Brothers Big Sisters)
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Sanford Health Classes & Events (search on "Parenting")
Mom Groups
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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers (scroll down for list)
Parenting Support
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NDSU Extension Services Region VII Parenting Resource Center - serves 10-county area, includes free Parenting Tips & Times newsletter, parenting classes, and full resource center. Also see NDSU Extension Services' classes by county: Burleigh | Morton | All of ND
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Parents LEAD (Listen, Educate, Ask, Discuss) - a program to help parents talk to their children about substance abuse, a collaboration between the ND Department of Human Services, ND Department of Transportation, and ND University System.