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

Rachel Short

Child Support Payment Speclist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$31,046

Sub-department: DCYF CSE Payment Center
Base pay: $31,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,046
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Short works as a Child Support Payment Speclist for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Payment Center. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $31,046 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Leah Crossley

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$31,023

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P ICWA Compliance
Base pay: $31,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,023
Hire date: 2025-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leah Crossley holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Icwa Compliance. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,023. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shakiya Shafer

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$30,463

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P AfricanAmerWellbeing
Base pay: $30,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,463
Hire date: 2025-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shakiya Shafer holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Africanamerwellbeing. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,463. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nigel Perrote

Agency Policy Specialist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$30,414

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P AIW Prevention Unit
Base pay: $30,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,414
Hire date: 2018-08-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nigel Perrote holds the role of Agency Policy Specialist at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Aiw Prevention Unit. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,414. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennie Adams

Accounting Officer Inter/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$30,384

Sub-department: FOD Economic Support
Base pay: $30,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,384
Hire date: 2025-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennie Adams works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Economic Support. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Jennie earned $30,384 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cathleen Cotter

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$29,986

Sub-department: DCYF CSE Federal Rpts & Compl
Base pay: $22,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,986
Hire date: 1996-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cathleen Cotter is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Federal Rpts & Compl. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,986. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edith Stellick

Human Services Program Specialist 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$29,877

Sub-department: OIG FCC Licensing #3
Base pay: $29,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,877
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Edith Stellick works as a Human Services Program Specialist 1 for Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Fcc Licensing #3. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Edith earned $29,877 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Krabbenhoft

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$28,983

Sub-department: OIG PIO Management
Base pay: $28,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,983
Hire date: 2025-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Krabbenhoft is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Pio Management. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,983. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danna Humig

Management Analyst 4/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$28,983

Sub-department: DCYF OEO Operations
Base pay: $28,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,983
Hire date: 2025-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danna Humig is a Management Analyst 4 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Oeo Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,983. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Yackle

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$28,090

Sub-department: Youth Justice Office
Base pay: $28,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,090
Hire date: 2025-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Yackle is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Children Youth & Families Department within Youth Justice Office. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,090. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adwoa Afreh

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$27,953

Sub-department: EarlyLearningDataAnalytics&Ops
Base pay: $27,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,953
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adwoa Afreh holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Earlylearningdataanalytics&Ops. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,953. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abigail Stone

State Program Administrative Manager/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$27,936

Sub-department: DCYF Management/Operations
Base pay: $27,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,936
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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, Abigail Stone serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Dcyf Management/Operations. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,936. They are represented by Manager.

Sarah Carlson

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$27,900

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P IndianChldWelfareAct
Base pay: $27,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,900
Hire date: 2025-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Carlson holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Indianchldwelfareact. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,900. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Witbrook

Planning Director State/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$27,282

Sub-department: DCYF MFIP Strategic Projects
Base pay: $27,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,282
Hire date: 2025-03-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Witbrook holds the role of Planning Director State at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Mfip Strategic Projects. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,282. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Randi Trotterchaude

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$26,927

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P AIW Prevention Unit
Base pay: $26,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,927
Hire date: 2025-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Randi Trotterchaude holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Aiw Prevention Unit. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,927. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Gag

Education Supervisor 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$26,911

Sub-department: Early Learning Services
Base pay: $26,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,911
Hire date: 2025-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katie Gag holds the role of Education Supervisor 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Early Learning Services. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,911. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ryan Mittelstadt

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$26,125

Sub-department: OIG PIO Management
Base pay: $26,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,125
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Mittelstadt holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Pio Management. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,125. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patric Ebert

Accounting Technician/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$25,636

Sub-department: FOD Payroll & Accts Payable
Base pay: $25,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,636
Hire date: 2024-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Patric Ebert serves as a Accounting Technician within Fod Payroll & Accts Payable. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,636. They are represented by Technical.