Each listing is checked against the organization's own site or the official source it names. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Morton County
- HIT, Inc.
Supports for people with intellectual disabilities and brain injuries, early intervention and Head Start.
701-663-0379 · 201 Fourth Avenue NW, Mandan
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (office)
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber directory
- Mandan Little Learners, Mandan Public Schools
Mandan schools' early learning hub with PlayLab, story times and links to preschool and screening programs.
701-751-6500ext. 1923 · 701 5th Street SW, Mandan
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Mandan Public Schools
- Mandan Parks and Recreation
Mandan parks, community center, pools, rinks and recreation programs for all ages.
701-751-6161 · 2600 46th Avenue SE, Mandan
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck-Mandan visitors bureau
- NDSU Extension, Morton County
Research-based classes on family finances, nutrition, parenting, gardening and 4-H youth programs.
701-667-3340 · 211 Collins Avenue, Mandan
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against NDSU Extension
- Three Rivers Human Service Zone Child and Family Services
Child protection reports, family support, adult and family services and foster care in Morton, Grant and Sioux counties.
701-667-3395 · 210 Second Avenue NW, Mandan
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Morton County
- West River Head Start, Mandan
Free Head Start preschool for children ages 3 to 5 from low-income Mandan-area families.
701-663-9507 · 701-663-0379 (HIT, Inc. office) · 1004 7th Street SW, Mandan
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against CareLookup (federal Head Start data)
- WIC, Western Plains Public Health (Mandan)
WIC nutrition program for pregnant women, infants and children under 5 in Morton County and nearby counties.
701-667-3364 · 403 Burlington Street SE, Mandan
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services WIC clinics
Burleigh County
- Anne Carlsen Center, Bismarck
Autism services, day and in-home supports and employment services for people with disabilities.
701-751-3732 · 1929 N. Washington Street, Suite GG, Bismarck
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber directory
- BECEP Head Start and Early Head Start, Bismarck Public Schools
Free Head Start preschool and Early Head Start for income-eligible Bismarck families, with a Spanish application.
701-323-4400 · 720 N. 14th Street, Bismarck
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Public Schools BECEP
- Bismarck Global Neighbors
Volunteers mentor New American and English-learner families with rides, advocacy and help settling in.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Department of Commerce
- Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
City parks, pools, rinks and youth and adult recreation programs across Bismarck.
701-222-6455 · 400 E. Front Avenue, Bismarck
Office Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
- Bismarck Public Schools Indigenous Education
Academic and cultural support, scholarships and college planning help for Native students in Bismarck schools.
701-323-4000 · 128 Soo Line Drive, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Public Schools
- Dakota Children's Advocacy Center
Child-friendly center for forensic interviews, exams and support when a child may have been abused.
701-323-5626 · 1800 E. Broadway Avenue, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC directory
- Missouri Valley Family YMCA
Community YMCA with swimming, fitness, youth sports, child care and school-age programs.
701-255-1525 · 1608 Washington Street, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck-Mandan visitors bureau
- NATIVE, Inc. (Native American Development Center)
Homeless access point with rent and utility help, street outreach, day center and culturally specific services.
701-595-5181 · 2403 E. Thayer Avenue, Bismarck
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against the organization's site
- NDSU Extension, Burleigh County
Research-based classes on family finances, nutrition, parenting, gardening and 4-H youth programs.
701-221-6865 · 3715 E. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against NDSU Extension
- Nexus Family Healing, Bismarck
Nonprofit outpatient and community mental health services, foster care and adoption.
701-224-9611 · 600 S. Second Street, Suite 220, Bismarck
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber directory
- Sacred Pipe Resource Center
Native-led nonprofit with cultural, social and community programs for urban Native families in Bismarck-Mandan.
701-663-3886 · 925 Basin Avenue, Suite 2, Bismarck
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against the organization's site
- The Village Family Service Center, Bismarck
Counseling, school-based mental health and family engagement services; accepts most insurance.
701-255-1165 · 800-627-8220 (toll-free) · 2207 E. Main Avenue, Bismarck
Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-3pm; closed noon-1pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against the organization's site
- United Tribes Technical College
Tribally governed college with degrees, student housing, child care and a K-8 school for students' children.
701-255-3285 · 701-221-1754 (Child Development Center) · 3315 University Drive, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against United Tribes Technical College
- University of Mary Speech-Language Clinic
Speech and language therapy from supervised students, free for uninsured or underinsured clients.
701-355-8288 · 7500 University Drive, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Mandan Public Schools
- Welcome House
Emergency shelter and transitional living for families with children, plus a food pantry.
701-751-0142 · 617 N. Seventh Street, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Candid GuideStar profile
- WIC, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
WIC nutrition program with healthy foods, breastfeeding support and education for pregnant women, infants and children under 5.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services WIC clinics
- Youthworks Bismarck
24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter for ages 12 to 17 and transitional living for ages 18 to 24.
701-255-6909 · 217 W. Rosser Avenue, Bismarck
Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-noon, 1pm-5pm; crisis line 24/7; food pantry Tue 4pm-6pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber directory
Regional, serving Bismarck and Mandan
- Developmental Disabilities Program Management, Bismarck Region
Case management and access to services for people with developmental disabilities; early intervention referrals.
701-328-8888 · 1237 W. Divide Avenue, Suite 5, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Bismarck Region
Free monthly books mailed to children from birth to age 5; local sign-up through United Way.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Imagination Library
- Healthy Families North Dakota (Uspire ND)
Free, voluntary home visits for expecting parents and families with babies, from pregnancy up to age 3.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Burleigh County (Uspire ND referral form)
- Missouri Slope Areawide United Way
Local United Way funding partner agencies, running the Imagination Library and an emergency shelter.
701-255-3601 · 515 N. 4th Street, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC directory
- NDSU Extension Parent Resource Center, Southwest Central Region
Free and low-cost parenting classes, newsletters and family support for Bismarck-Mandan area parents.
701-667-3342 · 210 2nd Avenue NW, Mandan
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against NDSU Extension
- Right Track, BECEP
Free in-home developmental screening for children under 3; no income test. Can refer to Early Intervention.
701-328-8842 · 888-328-2662 (toll-free) · 720 N. 14th Street, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Public Schools BECEP
Statewide programs
- Child Care Aware of North Dakota
Free help finding licensed child care and understanding child care assistance, statewide.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Child Care Aware of ND
- North Dakota Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Line
Statewide toll-free line to report suspected child abuse or neglect. If a child is in danger now, call 911.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Central
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- North Dakota Child Care Assistance Program
Helps income-eligible working or studying parents pay for licensed, relative or tribal child care; apply online.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- North Dakota Child Support
State help to open a child support case, establish paternity, and collect or pay support.
701-328-5440 · 800-231-4255 (toll-free)
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services contacts
- North Dakota National Guard Military Service Center
One-stop help for Guard members, veterans and families with benefits, family support and referrals.
701-333-3800 · 4200 Miriam Avenue, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber directory
- North Dakota WIC Program
Statewide WIC line for finding a local WIC office and checking eligibility.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services WIC
- The Trevor Project
Free 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text or chat.
866-488-7386 · Text START to 678-678
24/7
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against The Trevor Project