Burgum announces members of newly established Children's Cabinet Monday, October 14, 2019
G.F. Herald
Gov. Doug Burgum on Friday, Oct. 11, announced the 12 members of the newly established Children’s Cabinet, which will study and coordinate care for children across the three branches of state government and tribal nations.
State lawmakers earlier this year created the Children’s Cabinet to develop strategies to address gaps or needs in early childhood care and education, medical and behavioral health, child welfare and juvenile justice.
“Surveys, studies and stakeholders have all pointed to the need for a more comprehensive continuum of services for children and families in North Dakota, especially for those with complex behavioral health needs,” Burgum said. “The Children’s Cabinet is an important step toward closing gaps in services and improving outcomes for North Dakota’s youth.”