DCYF/Cost of Child Care Analysis RFP
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Provide a cost of child care analysis.
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Provide a cost of child care analysis.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
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Saint Paul
County
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Ramsey
Address
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444 Lafayette Road N
Phone Number
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(651) 539-7700
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
55155
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
The council meeting covered the introduction of the new Director of County Relations and discussed the current status of Cash and SNAP program measures, noting statewide performance trends and targeted assistance for specific counties. Presentations from the Business Integration Team detailed ongoing digital product enhancements, while the SNAP Quality Assurance team reviewed application processing timeliness rates and strategies for addressing backlogs and staffing challenges. The training unit reported on expanded virtual training capacity and proposed a collaborative model for workforce training. Additionally, project highlights were shared regarding system improvements, child safety and permanency measures, and the implementation of a new project dashboard.
The meeting covered several significant topics regarding human services performance. Discussions focused on federal government impacts, including policy changes to SNAP eligibility and benefit calculations stemming from H.R.1, as well as preliminary reconciliation analysis regarding Medicaid coverage and funding reductions. Votes were taken to approve the suspension of the Cash/SNAP threshold for the upcoming report cycle and to approve the EC Claims Workgroup proposal. Additionally, the council reviewed the performance report, received updates on the Child Support Data Model pilot, and discussed the Child Welfare Measures Project, including preventative approaches and cross-system alignment.
Public-sector contacts connected to Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
The Council discussed the adjusted schedule for timeliness to initial disposition, approving a proposal to shift reporting periods. Equity updates were presented regarding ongoing work with various counties, collaboration with the MACSSA equity committee, and the evolving nature of the Equity Partnership. The MFIP team provided an overview of the Minnesota Family Investment Program, the Diversionary Work Program, and the Self-Support Index measure. Additionally, updates were shared regarding Child Welfare (CSP) measure evaluation work.
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