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Department of Children, Youth and Families projects small forecast changes; child care and MFIP trends noted

2570278 · March 12, 2025
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Summary

The Department of Children, Youth and Families reported modest changes in its February 2025 forecast, with a projected $781 million in state spending for five forecasted programs in 2026–27 and small enrollment‑driven adjustments to MFIP, CCAP, North Star and early childhood programs.

Ashley Reisenauer, chief financial officer for the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), told the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee that DCYF’s five forecasted programs show small changes from the November forecast and are based on current law and enrollment trends.

DCYF said the five forecasted programs under its umbrella are the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Child…

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