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Winona County staff: Diversionary Work Program ended, clients moved to MFIP; 60‑month limits a concern
Summary
Winona County staff told the Workforce Development Board the Diversionary Work Program ended March 1 and participants were transferred to MFIP. Staff said some clients are approaching a 60‑month time limit and they have begun planning options to serve those households.
Winona County financial staff told the Workforce Development Board on March 4 that the Diversionary Work Program (DWP) officially ended March 1 and clients were transferred into the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
"DWP program officially ended March 1, transferred everyone to MFIP," said Alecia Zeller, who reported meeting with staff to discuss next steps. She said some clients will hit the 60‑month time limit under MFIP and staff are "starting conversations as to how to work with those clients." Autumn Herber joined the update, noting staff coordination across youth and adult programs.
Board members asked about specific supports and whether additional funding or waivers would be needed; staff said conversations are ongoing and did not identify immediate programmatic changes or formal requests to the board.
