Impacts to Minnesota counties

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Most of the children are in out-of-home care because they have been abused and neglected, and need safe and nurturing homes until they can return safely home.

With increasing child maltreatment reports — up 55 percent between 2013 and 2016 — the demands on county and tribal child protection workers have increased as well.

Minnesota counties provide child care assistance services for almost 30,000 children in an average month. Yet, many families face barriers to accessing quality child care.

DHS is working to ensure that people who need it get high quality, effective treatment as quickly as possible all across the state.

DHS works to ensure that people can get the right mental health care at the right time in all parts of Minnesota.

DHS is working to ensure that children get the right care at the right time in all parts of Minnesota.

See how the vast majority of people  needing long-term services and supports are receiving home and community-based services rather than institutional services in counties throughout Minnesota.

DHS helps Minnesotans avoid homelessness by assisting low income adults and seniors with disabilities.