Minnesota's DHS launches Community First Services and Supports Program to bolster independence for aging and disability communities

The landscape of support for Minnesota's aging and disability communities is seeing major updates with the rollout of the Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) program. Beginning on October 1, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) marked a notable shift in how personal care assistance (PCA) and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG) are administrated, as reported in their latest announcement. Individuals using PCA and CSG will begin transitioning to CFSS at their next assessment, an initiative designed to enhance community integration and independence.