3. Screened-in child protection reports.

Board of Commissioners Meeting · 2026-06-23 · agenda_item

This item concerns a correction in how state funding for child protection services is calculated. The state Department of Children, Families, and Learning (DCYF) mistakenly used all child protection reports instead of only screened-in reports, as required by law. This correction has led to a reduction in Clay County's 2026 Child Protection Allocation by $91,379, from $364,240 to $272,860. This is an informational update for the Board of Commissioners, and no action is required at this time. The revised allocation will be paid in July 2026. While this is an informational update and does not involve direct project work, understanding these funding shifts is important for local agencies and service providers. Businesses that provide services related to child protection or that rely on county funding may want to monitor future budget discussions and policy changes. Early awareness of these financial adjustments can help in planning for potential impacts on service contracts and resource allocation.

Clay County's 2026 Child Protection Allocation

364240 $

Clay County's 2026 Child Protection Allocation

272860 $

reduction

91379 $

percentage reduction

25 %

Crow Wing County reduction

94329 $

Crow Wing County percentage reduction

31 %

Morrison County reduction

48771 $

Morrison County percentage reduction

29 %

Hennepin County increase

432204 $

Ramsey County increase

246565 $

St. Louis County increase

77384 $

Clay County's 2027 funding level estimate

272000 $