Cass County Social Services Archives

Cass County Human Services Brings On New Director

Cass County has been working to fix deep rooted issues within it's Human Services department since an investigation last October turned up evidence of a hostile work environment.

February 18, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – In October, a resignation letter containing allegations that Cass County Human Services was a ‘hostile workplace’, and that employees were being bullied by managers, would launch a full blown investigation. The author of that letter, Jennifer Aldinger, stated that the case load for workers was far above average, with workers receiving 70 cases over a two month…

Cass Co. Social Services Board Meets With CPS Management Over ‘Hostile’ Work Environment Complaints

The Cass County Sheriff's Office released their investigation in October

October 21, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — In April, Jennifer Aldinger, a Cass County Child Protection Services (CPS) worker, submitted her letter of resignation. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation, revealing she wasn’t the only one with those feelings. CPS workers have told Sergeant Joel Stading they are anything but ecstatic when a new work week approaches. “It was either ‘hostile,’ ‘toxic’…

Hostile Workplace Complaint Filed Against Cass County Social Services

employee says she was told to keep her head down, her mouth shut and do as she's told

October 2, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A former employees in the Child Protective Services Unit of Cass County Social Services has filed a hostile workplace complaint. That employee says she was told to keep her head down, her mouth shut and do as she’s told. A total of three employees have recently resigned. The sheriff’s office investigated and found that many employees of…

There’s Still Time to Apply for the Heating Assistance Programs in MN & ND

The application deadline is May 31

January 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — As the temperatures continue to drop, North Dakota and Minnesota are reminding residents there’s still time to sign up for heating assistance. If you plan to take advantage of the program, here’s what you need to know about the application process. In a normal year, Cass County Social Services says they receive about 25-hundred applications for their heating…