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JPA A2412676 with MN Dept of Human Services for reimbursement of licensing fees for family child care, 07/01/23-06/30/25, $50,000 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement A2412676 with Minnesota Department of Human Services to cover licensing fees for family child care, during the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, in the receivable amount of $50,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
In 2023, the Legislature appropriated to cover licensing fees for family child care providers for state fiscal years 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) and 2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025). Counties are to receive $50 per family child care license visit per year and $50 for each new family child care application. These fees would otherwise be charged to license holders by Hennepin County. Counties will receive $50 (the statutory maximum) for each license visit and each new application. It is anticipated Hennepin County will receive $50,000 in reimbursements.
This action supports the county’s disparity reduction efforts by providing more affordable child care options for parents. Hennepin County Family Child Care providers are culturally diverse, often reflecting the families they serve. Hennepin County will continue both retention and recruitment efforts to increase the number of licensed family child care providers, which has seen a nationwide decrease since the pandemic. In addition, Child Care Licensing mandate is to ensure the safety of children in licensed facilities and investigate complaints of unlicensed family childcare providers.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval