Infant Development

K.I.D.S. Program
Key Infant Development Services

The K.I.D.S. Program associated with St. Joseph's and in conjunction with Badlands Human Service Center, is a home-based early intervention program for eligible families with children between the ages of birth and 36 months, experiencing delays in development. A referral can come from anyone who has a concern about the development of a child. The program serves Southwest North Dakota and includes the counties of Adams, Dunn, Bowman, Billings, Hettinger, Golden Valley, Stark and Slope.

For more information contact (701) 483-4394 or toll free 1-866-483-4394.

 
There are many reasons a child may be experiencing developmental delays.  

Some possible concerns associated with delays are:	Known causes of developmental delays:
Chronic Ear Infections Prematurity Multiple Births Birth Trauma Respiratory Distress Severe Illness or Accidents Addiction at Birth Sensory Disorders Infectious Diseases Heart Conditions Metabolic Disorders	Cerebral Palsy Hydrocephaly/Microcephaly/Macrocephaly Chromosomal Abnormalities Down Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Physical Handicaps Vision/Hearing Impairment Unspecified Brain Damage Intrauterine Growth Retardation Autism/PDD (Pervasive Developmental Delay)