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Family Voices North Dakota

We assist families of children and youth with a chronic health condition or disability for the state We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Family Voices of ND- "Navigating Crossroads to Hope"
Caring for children with special needs and disabilities can be at times overwhelming, exhausting and complex. Often families and caregivers struggle to find the resources and services their child and family may need. Family Voices of North Dakota is there to help families because we are too are parents who have children/youth and young adults with chronic health, physical, developmental and mental health challenges. Family Voices of North Dakota (FVND) is a statewide health information and education center for families who have children with a special health need or disability from birth to age 26 and for the professionals that serve them. A special health care need is a broad definition and includes: disability, chronic illness and physical or mental health condition. We are a free service to families which operates on grants, fundraising and private donations. When families are faced with a prenatal, at birth or later diagnosis, FVND assures that families receive informational and emotional support in caring for their child with a chronic illness or disability. Nearly 20,000 children in our state have some kind of health care need and over 40 percent of these children have a health condition that limits their play and school activities. That means 1 in 5 families within our area have children living with physical, mental or emotional disabilities; others live with a chronic illness and many present a brief, but life-threatening medical problem. Family Voices of North Dakota is available in all (8) regions across the state and the communities we serve help families become better parents, advocates, professionals and educators. When we all work together we can make an impact in the lives of families and their children. Parents become leaders, communities become inclusive and our children are embraced.

09/22/2025

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Email from Family Voices of North Dakota Check the latest news Share the Health E-News & Updates 9/22/2025 Upcoming Events September 2025 Special Health Services Multidisciplinary Clinic Program

09/22/2025

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for individuals with disabilities are likely to increase next year, a new projection shows.

09/22/2025

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder may have difficulty making friends. They just want to be included.

Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support
sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com

09/22/2025

🍼 Wondering if your little one is hitting their developmental milestones? 🧠✨

Every baby grows at their own pace, but there are a few red flags to keep an eye on:

👶 By 2 months: Not responding to sounds or avoiding eye contact
👶 By 4 months: Rarely smiling or showing interest in surroundings
👶 By 6 months: Not reaching for toys or limited movement
👶 By 9 months: Not babbling or showing few facial expressions

Spotting these early can help you get the support your baby might need! 💛

📄 Want a handy checklist you can print and track milestones at home? Drop a 👇 in the comments and we’ll send you our FREE Developmental Red Flags Printable!

09/22/2025

If you’ve spent any time with kids, you know transitions can be tough 😅. Moving from one activity to the next doesn’t always go smoothly—and that’s where all those creative transition strategies and calming techniques come in ✨. Teachers 👩‍🏫, therapists 🧑‍⚕️, caregivers 👨‍👩‍👧…we all have our little “magic tricks” to help kids stay calm and avoid meltdowns 💡.

We’ve found that having a few go-to tools in our back pocket 🎒 makes all the difference when things get tricky.

Want the list of some of our favorite transition ideas and therapy tools drop a 🚶‍♀️ below and we will send them your way!

What are your go-to tricks? 💭

09/22/2025

Creating a sensory room isn’t important…

…it’s essential! Sensory rooms are vital for kids, and not just Neurodivergent children. Sensory rooms are meant to build all areas of a child’s sensory system not only to prevent learning challenges, but to support foundational learning elements in the classroom.

Sensory rooms don’t need to be extravagant or expensive. You can start out small and continue to add elements that target your child or student’s specific needs.

They are also wonderful for providing “calmdown” spaces in classrooms or in schools when kids are feeling:

🧘‍♂️Overloaded
🧘‍♂️Emotional and can’t self-regulate
🧘‍♂️Triggered by too much sensory stimuli
🧘‍♂️Wild, rambunctious, lots of excess energy

To get you started, we have a list of all our sensory room favorites to give you an idea of where to begin. All you need is a small space and focus items that meet the child’s needs.

Download our NEW sensory room equipment list using the link below or grab the link in our profile.

🔗https://ilslearningcorner.com/2017-06-sensory-room-how-to-build-a-successful-sensory-room-for-greater-brain-development/?utm_source=Google%20Ads&utm_medium=Test2&utm_campaign=Test3

09/22/2025

🌟 Planning the path to adulthood starts now — and you don’t have to do it alone! The transition from school to adulthood can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and support, your child can build a future full of opportunity and independence.

🛠️ This Transition Planning Timeline breaks it down — year by year — so you can feel confident every step of the way. From exploring interests to gaining real-world skills, every milestone matters.

💡 Ready to take the first step? Click the link in the comments to access the full Timeline and start paving the way to a brighter future - one step at a time!

09/20/2025

Discussing your child's diagnosis with them, written by my friend Lauren Agoratus: EP Magazine

09/19/2025

Yoga is a GREAT way to get proprioceptive (joints/heavy work) and vestibular (inner ear/balance) input. Try out these yoga poses for kids!

09/19/2025

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Non Profit At 312 2nd Avenue W/PO Box 163
Edgeley, ND
58433

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http://www.fvnd.org/

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Family Voices of ND- "Navigating Crossroads to Hope"

Caring for children with special needs and disabilities can be at times overwhelming, exhausting and complex. Often families and caregivers struggle to find the resources and services their child and family may need. Family Voices of North Dakota is there to help families because we are too are parents who have children/youth and young adults with chronic health, physical, developmental and mental health challenges.

Family Voices of North Dakota (FVND) is a statewide health information and education center for families who have children with a special health need or disability from birth to age 26 and for the professionals that serve them. A special health care need is a broad definition and includes: disability, chronic illness and physical or mental health condition. We are a free service to families which operates on grants, fundraising and private donations. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

When families are faced with a prenatal, at birth or later diagnosis, FVND assures that families receive informational and emotional support in caring for their child with a chronic illness or disability. Nearly 20,000 children in our state have some kind of health care need and over 40 percent of these children have a health condition that limits their play and school activities. That means 1 in 5 families within our area have children living with physical, mental or emotional disabilities; others live with a chronic illness and many present a brief, but life-threatening medical problem.