Pregnancy, Parenting, and Adoption Services at Catholic Charities ND

01/02/2026

We’re kicking off the Fill the Nursery Drive (Jan 5–31, 2026) to stock baby hygiene essentials for families in our communities. You can drop off diapers, wipes, lotions, shampoos, ointments, and more at any CCND office in Minot, Fargo, Grand Forks, or Bismarck during Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Questions? Call or text Kris Haycraft at 701 561 8412.

Please share this post to help spread the word—every item makes a difference! 💙

12/31/2025

Thank you to the generous individuals that donated these sweet little infant hats and artwork to our program! 💙

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas! We hope you are having a joyful day!

12/23/2025

Catholic Charities North Dakota’s Kris Haycraft and Maria Huizenga discuss the complexities of adoption—support for birth parents, guidance for families, and caring for children. Don’t miss this heartfelt and informative conversation with Craig Blumenshine on Prairie Public’s Main Street. Listen now! https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2025-12-22/adoption-in-real-life-support-choice-and-care-in-north-dakota

12/19/2025

As I reflect on my work as a social worker in the Pregnancy, Parenting, and Adoption Services program, I am continually drawn back to one powerful moment—the moment when you can physically see the weight lift from a client’s shoulders. Their posture softens, they take a deeper breath than they h...

12/16/2025

We're looking for volunteers to help sort baby clothes! Join us on one of these Tuesdays in 2026 to help us prepare for Bundle Up Your Baby Bump in the spring!

12/11/2025

Families in the Williston & Minot Area. If you’ve ever dreamed of welcoming a baby through adoption, now is the time to take the first step. Learn more today: https://www.catholiccharitiesnd.org/adoption-services or contact Kristie at kurness@catholiccharitiesnd.org

Support for individuals with disabilities through guardianship services. Learn more! North Dakota.

11/22/2025

✨ Today we celebrate National Adoption Day — a day that honors the incredible families formed through adoption and the children whose lives are forever changed by love, stability, and belonging. 💙 Every adoption story is a reminder that family is built not just by blood, but by commitment, compassion, and unconditional care.

Let’s take a moment to recognize adoptive parents, birth families, advocates, and—most importantly—the children who inspire us all.

11/12/2025

We are so grateful for being invited to Studio 701 to share what we do everyday!

Bismarck, ND (KXNET) – November is National Adoption Month, and Catholic Charities North Dakota is highlighting programs that connect children with loving families. “We have two really great …

11/10/2025

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Catholic Charities of North Dakota first sensed that families in the Fargo-Moorhead area were in need during the pandemic – and their biannual event, Bundle Up Your Baby Bump, has been occurring ever since. This one, held at Trinity Lutheran Elementary in West Fargo, is...