Goodhue County staff outlines Family Support Grant program and purpose

Jul 24, 2026

Goodhue County Health and Human Services released an overview explaining the Family Support Grant (FSG), a consumer-directed state cash grant designed to help families of children with disabilities avoid out-of-home placements by covering disability-related supports and services.

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A staff member from Goodhue County Health and Human Services described the Family Support Grant (FSG) as a state cash program intended to "prevent or delay out of home placements of children and to promote family health and well-being." The presenter explained the FSG pays for services and items that address a child’s disability and are above the usual costs of caregiving.

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