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Reports and Budget Forecasts

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The Reports and Forecasts Division is responsible for state budget forecasts of DCYF-administered programs: Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP – Minnesota’s TANF program), Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Northstar Care for Children, Early Childhood Family Education, and Health and Development Screening. 

The division is also responsible for mandatory federal statistical reporting for DCYF-administered programs with federal funding, including MFIP, CCAP, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  

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Division's duties

  • Provides forecasts of program caseloads and expenditures, which are used in budget development.
  • Develops fiscal notes to accompany proposed legislation.
  • Meets federal statistical reporting requirements.
  • Responds to requests for statistical information on cash, food and medical assistance programs.

Current Forecast 

The February 2025 Forecast (PDF) is the most recent forecast of expenditures in the department's major programs. The forecast is produced twice a year. 

Other Reports and Documents

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