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Approval of Service Agmt A2513056 for MFIP, 01/01/26-12/31/27
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Service Agreement A2513056 with the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families for Minnesota Family Investment Program, biennial services during the period January 1, 2026 through December 21, 2027.
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Background:
Every two years the county submits a Biennial Service Agreement (BSA) to provide DCYF with information about services and strategies intended to meet program measures with the goal of increasing the economic stability of low-income families on MFIP. The BSA provides a comprehensive assessment of the county’s current efforts, insight into what type of assistance is needed, and information on new strategies to better serve program participants, ensuring that people served are equipped to obtain and sustain gainful employment that will ultimately lead to greater self-sufficiency. This program is funded through the MFIP Consolidated Fund Allocation which is comprised of 8% state funds and 92% federal TANF funds.
Total allocation amounts for the upcoming biennium include a $37,090 reduction from the 2025 allocation:
• 2025: $34,811,065.00
• 2026: $34,773,975.00
The 2026 - 2027 BSA builds upon Hennepin County’s existing efforts to serve the needs of low-income families with children. The primary purpose of MFIP employment services is to support program participants as they transition from poverty to economic self-sufficiency.
Hennepin County prioritizes the following goals in support of this purpose:
• Career Development and Pathways: Supporting the long-term economic self-sufficiency of families to reduce the likelihood of returning to the program.
• Commitment to reducing disparities: Building racial equity in education and employment rates among MFIP participants.
Hennepin County has partnered with community-based organizations to implement unique programs aimed at reducing, and ultimately eliminating, the negative impacts residents who are receiving public assistance programs experience from earned income. By focusing on outcomes in the employment domain, the County is working to impact the employment and income stability of residents, building towards the overall economic development of the County.
Disparity Reduction: This board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity reduction efforts by helping families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval