Minnesota

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October 24, 2023 La’Kisha Hollmon-Griffin

License Number: 830857 (Shelter & Trans)

CORRECTION ORDER

Dear La’Kisha Hollmon-Griffin,

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On September 25 through 28, 2023 the Department of Human Services (DHS) conducted a licensing review of The Bridge For Youth, located at  to determine compliance with state and federal laws and rules governing the provision of children’s residential facilities under Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0010 through 2960.0120, transitional services under Minnesota Rules, part 2960.0500, and shelter program services under Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0510 through 2960.0530. As a result of this licensing review a Correction Order is being issued.

The program units reviewed were as follows:

· Gloria’s Place: Shelter program serving youth with children

· Marlene’s Place: Transition program serving youth with children

· Resilience House: Shelter program

LICENSING VIOLATIONS

DHS determined that your program failed to follow licensing rules and statutes, as described below.

RESIDENT FILES

1. Violation: Two of three resident files reviewed for requirements governing discharge procedures did not meet requirements (resident files numbered 1 & 2). The resident file did not have a signed receipt of property upon discharge.

Rule Violated: Minnesota Rules, part 2960.0090, subpart 3.

Corrective Action Required: Immediately and on an ongoing basis, the license holder must ensure the provision and documentation of discharge procedures meets all applicable requirements.

YOUR RIGHT TO REQUEST RECONSIDERATION

You have the right to request reconsideration of this order and the cited violations. Your request must:

· Be in writing

· List each violation you are challenging and identify what is inaccurate or incomplete about the information in the order

· Supply information that is accurate or more complete

· Be made before the deadlines provided below

If you are mailing your request, it must be received by DHS within 20 calendar days from when you received this order. If you do not meet this deadline, you lose your right to request reconsideration. The timeline to appeal began when you received this order. Please send it to:

Commissioner, Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General

Legal Counsel’s Office Attn: Licensing Legal Unit PO Box 64953

St. Paul, MN 55164-0953

If your request is being personally delivered, it must be received by DHS within 20 calendar days from when you received this order. Please bring it to:

Commissioner, Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General

Legal Counsel’s Office Attn: Licensing Legal Unit 444 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155

Legal authority for this licensing action

· This action is taken under Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, subdivision 1.

· This Children’s Residential Facility must maintain compliance with the licensing statutes and rules, specifically Minnesota Rules, chapter 2960.

· The timeline to request reconsideration of the order is provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, subdivision 2.

Questions

If you have any further questions regarding this matter, you may contact me at 651-431-6259. Sincerely,

Katie Leuer, Unit Supervisor Licensing Division

Office of Inspector General


PO Box 64242 • Saint Paul, Minnesota • 55164-0242 • An Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer

https://mn.gov/dhs/general-public/licensing/