When will the transition occur?
July 1, 2023: The DCYF Implementation Office was established.
March 1, 2024: A transition report from the commissioner of MMB, on behalf of the Implementation Office, was submitted to the Minnesota Legislature, outlining planning, engagement efforts, and recommendations for the transfer of programs to the new agency.
March 21, 2024: Gov. Walz signed Chapter 80, House File 3646, creating the statutory infrastructure for DCYF.
July 2024: DCYF was established with a commissioner appointed by Governor Walz, and programs from Children and Family Services at DHS, Early Learning Services at MDE, and some identified central operations functions transferred.
October 15, 2024, through July 15, 2025: Quarterly transition reports are due to the Legislature from the commissioner of the DCYF regarding the status of the program transfers.
January 23, 2025: Per the planning timeline, Help Me Connect from MDH transfers.
June 2025: Per the planning timeline, all remaining identified programs will transfer. This includes relevant licensing and program integrity functions from the DHS Office of Inspector General, the MDE after-school community learning grant, the DPS Office of Restorative Practices and youth justice programs, and remaining central operations functions.
June 30, 2025: Per statute, the Implementation Office completes final transition preparations and ends its work.
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As leaders impacted by and interested in the DCYF transition, your feedback and outreach are critical to making this new agency successful.
Please share this newsletter and the DCYF Implementation Office webpage with your network and partners who are impacted by the transition to keep them updated on announcements and opportunities. We also encourage you to share engagement opportunities, recommendations, and questions with the Implementation Office at dcyf.implementation.mmb@state.mn.us.
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