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The SSIS Adult Protection Worker course is a technical training designed to provide an overview of the SSIS module used to support adult protective services (APS) response to adults reported to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) as suspected of experiencing vulnerable adult maltreatment. Training takes the worker through data fields and data entry from intake to case closure. Training is offered in two half-day virtual classes and is designed for new adult protection workers and supervisors as the technical system support to DHS “APS Foundations” policy training and is also available for SSIS Mentors and those seeking a refresher. Both days of training are required for SSIS course completion.
March 29 and April 1 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day | Online
April 19 and April 22 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day | Online
May 3 and May 6 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day | Online
June 7 and June 10 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day | Online
Learn more and register here.
The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) amends Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to limit Title IV-E foster care maintenance payments for placements in child care institutions, also known as children’s residential facilities (CRFs) in Minnesota.
In SSIS, User Settings, User Grid Settings and User Spelling Settings can be adjusted to display items in a certain way. Prior to each new release, we recommended that workers back up their user settings in SSIS to ensure they are not lost. It is easy to do and only takes a few minutes. Click the following link for instructions to back up your user settings in SSIS.
Join us as we relaunch the ICWA Coffee Talk Series. These informational webinars cover topics related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), and SSIS. Each session is held from 10-11 a.m. and questions are welcome. See dates, topics and registration links below.
- Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 MIFPA Notice
- Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 ICWA Notice
- Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 Active Efforts
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Qualified Expert Witnesses (QEW)
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Placement Preferences
- Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Adoptions and ICWA
Trouble registering? Please reach out to eric.kratt@state.mn.us or SommerDey.Rosette@state.mn.us.
Since the return to fingerprint-based studies on Oct. 21, 2020, many applicants have been unable to complete studies due to limited access to fingerprinting sites, which are at 65% capacity statewide with permanent closures at some locations. As a result, DHS returned to emergency background studies and temporary modifications of certain statutory requirements. See the DHS announcement for more details.
Effective date and instructions
The changes were effective at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Instructions with the steps and information entities need to submit an emergency background study are available on NETStudy 2. Frequently asked questions about emergency background studies are also available on the background studies COVID-19 webpage.
The Family First and Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) requires that all staff working in a Title IV-E Group Children’s Residential Facility (CRF) receive fingerprint-based “Adam Walsh” background checks in order to meet Title IV-E child safety requirements.
To assist counties and initiative tribes with claiming Title IV-E reimbursements for these placements, we will periodically update the list of facilities that have met the background checks safety requirements.
Click here for an updated list of facilities in compliance
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