DCYF Minnesota Family Investment Program Sanction Reform

Policy changes effective May 1, 2026, include a reduction of the maximum sanction amount, additional time to resolve sanctions, no requirement to vendor pay shelter or utility costs, and the removal of permanent disqualifications related to sanctions. Changes were also made to align the pre-60-month and post-60-month sanction process as well as to simplify policy related to sanctions and extensions. Additionally, sanction counts are reset to zero when participants come into compliance. As of May 1, 2026, all cases are reset to zero sanctions.