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The Minnesota Department of Human Services (department), along with our partners, have been working to implement Minnesota’s Five-Year Prevention Services Plan as part of the federal legislation under Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). The prevention services side of FFPSA provides states, counties and eligible tribes the opportunity to receive Title IV-E reimbursement for the costs associated with approved prevention services to prevent the out-of-home placement of children.
The department has been working internally to better clarify the difference between Child Welfare-Targeted Case Management and child protection case management with Title IV-E Prevention Services. The department updated the prevention services frequently asked questions (FAQ) guide to help clarify questions around CW-TCM and Title IV-E Prevention Services claiming with the following information:
Can agencies claim Child Welfare - Targeted Case Management (CW-TCM) and Children’s Mental Health – Targeted Case Management (CMH-TCM) at the same time as FFPSA Title IV-E?
The department is working to separate and define the difference between targeted case management (TCM) services and Title IV-E Prevention Services, particularly for Motivational Interviewing. The definition and separation is to potentially allow claiming of TCM and prevention services in the same workgroup. Agencies may not claim Title IV-E Prevention Services and TCM for the same activity on the same date/time.
The department is working internally to understand proposed future changes (e.g. move from a monthly unit to 15 minute unit) to CW-TCM and the impact to Title IV-E. Additionally, the department will be consulting with our federal partners as well as seeking approval on any future proposal for separation of case management (TCM) and MI as a service. More information will be forthcoming as we determine the path forward.
The updated Prevention Services FAQ can be accessed on the CountyLink site FFPSA Prevention candidates and placement prevention services (state.mn.us) under Bulletins and Publications.
The Find Panel is used to filter and search for keywords within grid search results.
This feature filters records based on keywords and highlights the keywords included in the search area. All visible columns in the grid are searched for the keywords entered. If a column is not visible, add it to the grid.
To exclude a column from the search, remove the column from the grid.
General rules to remember when using the “Find Panel” feature:
- A space must exist between each word
- Enter a plus (+) sign in front of the keyword if it MUST be in the record
- Enter a minus (–) sign in front of the keyword to exclude the records included with the keyword
- Use the percent (%) sign as a wildcard for an unlimited number of characters
Example: John% will find both Johns and Johnson
- Use the underscore (_) as a wildcard for a single character
Example: Anders_n will find both Anderson and Andersen
- Searching for common words such as “the” and “and” may generate larger results than anticipated
Turn this feature on by clicking Find Panel from the Grid Action Menu or using Ctrl F.
Turn this feature off by clicking Find Panel from the Grid Action Menu, which removes the checkmark, or by clicking the red x in the Find Panel. The Find Panel remains in the grid until it is removed by the user. If a Manage Grid Setting with the Find Panel active is saved, the Find Panel remains part of the users saved Manage Grid Settings.
SSIS users are invited to join the SSIS Business Section at DHS as they present fall’s SSIS coffee talks. Registration is required for each session and will remain open until the webinar begins. Presentation recordings and materials will be posted to the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy website seven to ten business days following each event.
SSIS Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, September 26, 9:00 a.m.
Register here
SSIS Open Discussion
Tuesday, October 24, 9:00 a.m.
Register here
Topic ideas and/or questions are appreciated in advance and can be directed to Heide Moris, SSIS Mentor Program Coordinator.
Training opportunities for new SSIS users or those seeking a refresher are now available to SSIS users. Courses are great for those new to SSIS or those seeking a refresher. Click the topic below for course descriptions, schedules and registration information.
SSIS webinar materials and previous recordings can be found on the MCWTA site.
Register for training through the MNCWTA training portal
Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare, Sept. 13, Virtual, CWTA X205
Permanency Regional Training, Sept. 13, Law Enforcement Center, 611 West Main St., Marshall, MN, CWTA X402
ICWA/MIFPA Ongoing Worker Training, Sept. 14-15, Wright County Government Center, 3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, CWTA X212
ICWA/MIFPA Foundations for County Agency Supervisors, Sept. 18-19, Virtual, CWTA X216
Collaborative Safety - Advanced Practice, Sept. 19-20, Virtual, CWTA X208
Structured Decision Making, Oct. 3, Virtual, CWTA X200
ICWA/MIFPA Ongoing Worker Training - Statewide, Oct. 3-4, Location pending, CWTA X212
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