Minnesota / Children Youth & Families Department

Agency file

Children Youth & Families Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Children Youth & Families Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 825 employees with median total compensation of $93,342; the highest distinct record was $184,375.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $72M
Employees: 825
Median total: $93,342
Highest record: $184,375

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,633$145,635+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 825 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($93,342) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $86,831 (99%)
Overtime — $96 (0%)
Other — $387 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,391

$73,597

$93,342

$103,355

$116,812

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $116,812 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,391. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Human Services Program Representative 2

263 · $96,649

Human Services Program Representative 1

90 · $84,204

Human Services Program Consultant

64 · $105,525

Human Services Supervisor 3

44 · $112,504

Agency Policy Specialist

21 · $95,843

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Samuel Moose

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$133,080

Sub-department: DCYF Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $120,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,080
Hire date: 2024-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samuel Moose holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Commissioner's Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,080. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Kathleen Bruen

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$132,761

Sub-department: DCYF Prog Assess&IntegrityDiv
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,761
Hire date: 2001-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Kathleen Bruen serves as a Human Services Manager 2 within Dcyf Program Assess&Integritydiv. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. They are represented by Manager.

Deborah Swenson-Klatt

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$132,761

Sub-department: DCYF Community Part Mgmt
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,761
Hire date: 1998-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Deborah Swenson-Klatt serves as a Human Services Manager 2 within Dcyf Community Part Management. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. Union affiliation: Manager.

Tracy Johannsen

Labor Relations Manager/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$132,761

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,761
Hire date: 2012-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tracy Johannsen holds the role of Labor Relations Manager at Children Youth & Families Department within Human Resources. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,761. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Pamela Mccauley

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$132,761

Sub-department: Dcyf Tes Management
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,761
Hire date: 2016-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Pamela Mccauley works as a Human Services Manager 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Management. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Pamela earned $132,761 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Laurie Possin-Hunt

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$132,649

Sub-department: DCYF Community Part Mgmt
Base pay: $129,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,649
Hire date: 2005-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laurie Possin-Hunt works as a Human Services Manager 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Community Part Management. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Laurie earned $132,649 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Reanna Jacobs

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$132,635

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Deputy Staff
Base pay: $129,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,635
Hire date: 2016-03-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Reanna Jacobs holds the role of Human Services Manager 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Deputy Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,635. They are represented by Manager.

Rowzat Shipchandler

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$132,137

Sub-department: DCYF CSE Management
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,137
Hire date: 1996-11-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rowzat Shipchandler is a Human Services Manager 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Management. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,137. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Carrie Krueger

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$131,857

Sub-department: DCYF Management/Operations
Base pay: $128,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,857
Hire date: 2016-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carrie Krueger works as a Human Services Manager 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Management/Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Carrie earned $131,857 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Rebecca St George

Assistant Commissioner Dcyf/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$131,789

Sub-department: DCYF Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $131,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,789
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca St George is a Assistant Commissioner Dcyf at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Commissioner's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,789. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sarah Aughenbaugh

Human Services Manager 4/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$130,941

Sub-department: Asst Commr EconOpp & YouthSvcs
Base pay: $127,901
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,041
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,941
Hire date: 2009-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Aughenbaugh holds the role of Human Services Manager 4 at Children Youth & Families Department within Assistant Commr Econopp & Youthsvcs. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,941. Union affiliation: Manager.

Carissa Larsen

Communications Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$130,938

Sub-department: DCYF Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $129,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,938
Hire date: 2024-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carissa Larsen is a Communications Manager 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Commissioner's Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,938. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Christopher Clifford

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$130,643

Sub-department: OIG Leadership
Base pay: $129,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,643
Hire date: 2019-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Christopher Clifford serves as a Human Services Manager 2 within Oig Leadership. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,643. They are represented by Manager.

Amanda Varley

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$130,514

Sub-department: Early Learning Services
Base pay: $127,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,514
Hire date: 2010-07-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Varley holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Early Learning Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,514. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Marina Balleria

Administrative Services Director/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$130,219

Sub-department: Office of CFO
Base pay: $130,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,219
Hire date: 2018-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Marina Balleria serves as a Administrative Services Director within Office of Cfo. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,219. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Peggy Cunningham

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$129,646

Sub-department: OIG Licensing Managers
Base pay: $129,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,646
Hire date: 1994-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Peggy Cunningham serves as a Human Services Manager 2 within Oig Licensing Managers. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,646. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Erika Martin

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Dcyf Tes Operations
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2007-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erika Martin holds the role of Human Services Manager 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Operations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,641. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Todd Goetze

Financial Services Director/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: FOD Supervisors
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2011-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Todd Goetze works as a Financial Services Director for Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Supervisors. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Todd earned $129,641 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Donna Biederman

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Dcyf Tes Operations
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 1991-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Donna Biederman serves as a Human Services Manager 2 within Dcyf Tes Operations. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,641. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Tracy Crudo

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Deputy Director
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2007-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tracy Crudo works as a Human Services Manager 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Deputy Director. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Tracy earned $129,641 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Rebecca Wilcox

Human Services Manager 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$129,625

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P DepDirOperStaff
Base pay: $129,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,625
Hire date: 2007-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca Wilcox is a Human Services Manager 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Depdiroperstaff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,625. Their bargaining unit is Manager.