 More than 200,000 long-term care workers may qualify for bonuses of up to $1,000 from the state of Minnesota.
Direct support professionals are workers who support people with disabilities, aging Minnesotans and children with autism. They are sometimes known as personal care assistants, nursing home workers or other titles. Direct support professionals help people bathe, shower, get in or out of chairs, use the bathroom, eat and perform other daily activities.
With $84 million approved in 2023, the Minnesota Care Force Incentive program recognizes the essential work of direct support professionals. Funds will go to organizations that will pay bonuses to eligible employees in early 2025.
“These payments recognize our direct support workforce and how much we value their work,” said Commissioner Jodi Harpstead. “We’re grateful the Legislature and Governor Tim Walz created this fund to help address one of our major workforce challenges.”
Employers may submit applications for the Minnesota Care Force Incentive program between Aug. 15 and Sept. 30. DHS will contact provider organizations that qualify later this year.
Learn more in a department news release and on the Minnesota Care Force Incentive website.
The new Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) puts children at the center of state government, creating a permanent state agency and commissioner focused on elevating children and families in policy and budget decisions.
This realigns state government to advance equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families through transformative, partnership-driven policies, programs and practices.
Check out and bookmark the department's recently launched website at dcyf.mn.gov!
The Minnesota Legislature recently updated the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Act. Two changes took effect Aug. 1.
- The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Act changed to the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Services Act.
- The DHS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division name changed to the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services Division.
These changes were made to reflect the services and supports the division is already providing to people who are deafblind and the community. The scope of work is not changing.
For services and other information, visit mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing.
Watch a video of Division Director Dan Millikin announcing the changes in ASL.
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