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Kandiyohi County signs on to regional Family First Prevention grant partnership to reduce foster care placements

Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Health & Human Services director Caroline Khan won board approval to join a regional MOU and application with Safe Generations to pursue Family First Prevention funding and regional training aimed at reducing foster-care entries and strengthening family‑driven safety planning.

Kandiyohi County approved Jan. 6 participating in a regional memorandum of understanding to pursue Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) grant funding and regional training coordinated by Safe Generations.

Caroline Khan, director of Health & Human Services, told the board that several counties have partnered to submit a competitive RFP that will award up to 10 grants statewide; the regional application seeks $800,000 over two years (roughly $400,000 per year) to support…

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