RSR Human Service Zone
RSR Human Service Zone is committed to providing quality, efficient and effective programs, which improve the lives of the residents of Ransom, Sargent, & Richland Counties. (Formerly County Social Services)
Local offices in Lisbon, Forman and Wahpeton administer the following program areas:
Economic Assistance
- Fuel Assistance – Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
- TANF-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Medical Assistance
- Food Assistance (SNAP)
- Child Care Assistance
Child Welfare Services
- Child Protection Assessments
- In Home Case Management
- Foster Care Case Management
- Foster Home Licensing
- Child Protection Intake—To report child abuse or neglect, call: 1-833-958-3500 Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 PM; or report to local law enforcement after hours.
Qualified Service Provider for Home and Community Based Services for the elderly & disabled.
- Homemaker
- Respite Care
- Personal Care
- Companionship
Other North Dakota Services Available to residents:
Childcare Licensing is required for anyone providing care to more than 5 children or more than 3 infants under 2 years of age. Licensed providers can participate in the Child Care Assistance Program, if they care for children who qualify, and the USDA Food Program. For more information or if interested in becoming a licensed provider please visit the ND.gov website here. Parents seeking licensed childcare can access information regarding local providers by accessing the Find Child Care link on the Child Care Aware of North Dakota website.
The Aging & Disability Resource LINK provides current information on opportunities and services available statewide and nationwide, and connects individuals to services to help them maintain or improve quality of life.
Contact ND ADRL at 1-855-462-5465 or visit their website for more information.
Exploited & Vulnerable Adult Reporting: To File a Vulnerable Adult Report online Complete Report Form or call 1.855.462.5465 Option 2.
Contact Us
205 4th Avenue West
PO Box 628
Lisbon, ND 58054
Phone: (701) 683-6133
Fax: (701) 683-4491
CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
Shantel Froelich, LBSW
701-683-6133
smfroelich@nd.gov
Kari Gilje, LBSW
701-724-6241 ext. 136
kgilje@nd.gov
HOMEMAKER/ADULT SERVICES
Elizabeth Harding, LBSW (Case Manager)
701-683-6133
egharding@nd.gov
Becky Carow, LBSW (Homemaker Supervisor)
701-683-6133
becarow@nd.gov
MEDICAID/CHILD CARE & FOOD ASSISTANCE
Andy Birchem, EWI
701-683-6133
abirchem@nd.gov
Cheri Deplazes, EWI
701-683-6133
cdeplazes@nd.gov
HEATING ASSISTANCE & EBT
Stephanie Rufsvold, EWT
701-683-6133
srufsvold@nd.gov
SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR
Lynn Flieth, LSW, LBSW
701-642-7751
lflieth@nd.gov
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Ransom County Social Services makes available all services and assistance without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political beliefs or affiliations, disability or status with respect to marriage or public assistance in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the North Dakota Human Rights Act of 1983. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a written complaint with the Ransom County Social Service Office; the North Dakota Department of Human Services Office for Civil Rights, 600 E Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505; or the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Office Building, 1961 Stout St., Denver, CO 80294.