Child welfare services expansion
Dakota CountyMinnesota- Detected
- Jul 14, 2026
- 116 days ago
- Sector
- Public Health
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Dakota County is preparing for 2027 implementation of Minnesota’s African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act. Staff anticipate needs for added staffing, technology upgrades, new community service providers, cultural responsiveness training, and concrete supports for families.
The July 2026 update outlines potential future service contracts for educational neglect diversion, father engagement, youth advisory, in-home and community-based services, and expanded family decision-making. Service providers, trainers, and data/IT firms should engage now as the county shapes its service array and procurement for culturally responsive child welfare supports.
Current implementation contracts already exist with The Improve Group, SafeGenerations, and A17 Consulting, indicating incumbent consultants for some pieces of the work but several future service contracts are still in concept or upcoming procurement.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 14, 2026
- Agency
- Dakota County
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