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DSD eList announcement

Date: May 27 and July 8, 2025
To: Counties, tribal nations, contracted case managers, supervisors, workers and leaders who serve children in foster care with complex needs who require residential placement
From: DHS Disability Services Division and Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
Purpose: To announce a webinar series about how to navigate residential placements for children with complex needs in foster care
Contact: csp.complexcare.dcyf@state.mn.us

Webinar series about serving children with complex needs in foster care

DCYF is hosting a webinar series about how to navigate residential placements for children with complex needs in foster care. Participants will collaborate and learn about best practices to meet the needs of children, youth and families.

Webinar dates and topics

Each webinar will focus on a specific aspect of case management activities related to residential placement. The webinar dates and topics include:

  • · Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Placement entry in the Social Service Information System (SSIS).
  • · Thursday, July 24, 2025: 2024 regional engagement sessions summary – serving children with complex needs.
  • · Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025: Voluntary placement agreements for treatment.
  • · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025: Qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) placements and requirements.
  • · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025: Residential placements overview.
  • More information

    For specific webinar details and registration, refer to DHS – Child foster care: Training and webinars.

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