Buffalo Bridges Human Services

Responsibilities

The Human Service Zone is a department of the Barnes County government that has been designated by law to provide assistance and services to the citizens of Barnes County,

The majority of the services/programs offered by the county are done in conjunction with the state and the federal agencies, particularly the North Dakota Department of Human Services.

Services

Buffalo Bridges Human Services Zone provides a wide range of services including both social services and economic assistance programs. Some Services are provided directly by county employees and others are provided through contracts.

For more information on services, see the ‘Department Pages’ section on this page, or visit the following links:

• Adult Services
• Child Protection & Family Services
• Economic Assistance

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 334 Alexandria, VA 22314; or

2. Email: FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.