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. This page was created to help share information, resources, and trainings related to the Family First Prevention Services Act in Minnesota. Recordings and supporting information for FFPSA-related webinars and trainings are shared here: Family First Prevention Services Act | Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (mnchildwelfaretraining.com)

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

Other relevant resources and SSIS Job Aides related to FFPSA 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.

A new eLearning is available for Prevention Services Training in SSIS. Prior to enabling SSIS users to gain access to these screens this training should be taken and proof provided to individual agency Supervisors.