Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)

FFPSA gives state, county and Tribal child welfare agencies the ability to receive 50% reimbursement for federally approved services for children at imminent risk of out-of-home placement and their caregivers. The FFPSA establishes placement prevention services to strengthen families, prevent maltreatment and address other conditions that lead to out-of-home placement. When out-of-home placement is necessary, FFPSA supports placement in family foster homes. It establishes restrictions on out-of-home placements in congregate care and requirements for residential treatment facilities.

FFPSA and Residential Services in SSIS

For important policy, training resources, and guidance related to FFPSA and Residential Services please reference the Family First Prevention Services Act page on PartnerLink.

Recordings and supporting SSIS information for FFPSA-related webinars regarding Residential Services are shared here: Family First Prevention Services Act | Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (mnchildwelfaretraining.com).

Other relevant resources and SSIS Job Aides related to FFPSA and SSIS Data Entry can be found on the SSIS Resource Page under the Worker Documentation Page on PartnerLink: SSIS Worker Documentation (state.mn.us). Search this page by using CTRL+F and search keywords FFPSA or Family First.

FFPSA and Prevention Services in SSIS

For important policy guidance and training resources related to FFPSA and Prevention Services please reference the Prevention candidates and placement prevention services page on PartnerLink.

An eLearning is also available regarding Prevention Services Training in SSIS

The Prevention Services State Report – May 2025 job aid can assist fiscal workers with questions while working on the new state report. The document has been posted to the SSIS Resource Page under SSIS Fiscal Documentation. Here is quick access to the SSIS Prevention Services State Report Training held on June 10,2025. To generate a Title IV-E Claim for Prevention Services there are steps that must be completed in both the SSIS Administration and SSIS Worker/Fiscal application. Please visit Generating a Title IV-E Prevention Services Claim in SSIS- February 2025 for details.

Other relevant job aides related to SSIS and FFPSA Prevention Services include:

Be sure to subscribe to the DCYF Family First Prevention Services Act for relevant e-updates.