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Minnesota / Children Youth & Families Department

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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
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+

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

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

Highest-paid first / page 14

Sarah Klocek

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$86,096
Sub-department
DCYF CPM Child DevelopmentSvcs
Base pay
$85,420
Overtime
$676
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,096
Hire date
2022-03-16
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 Klocek is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cpm Child Developmentsvcs. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,096. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessie Crosby

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,985
Sub-department
DCYF TES LOCL
Base pay
$85,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,985
Hire date
2024-02-01
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

Jessie Crosby works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Locl. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jessie earned $85,985 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Kinney

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,961
Sub-department
OIG CCC & Licensing Unit #7
Base pay
$85,819
Overtime
$141
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,961
Hire date
1994-02-14
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
Pope

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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Catherine Kinney serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Oig Ccc & Licensing Unit #7. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,961. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Carrigan

Accounting Officer Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,873
Sub-department
FOD Economic Support
Base pay
$85,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,873
Hire date
2017-03-22
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

Jacob Carrigan holds the role of Accounting Officer Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Economic Support. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,873. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patricia Dailey-Ruddy

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,843
Sub-department
OIG CCC Licensing Unit #5
Base pay
$85,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,843
Hire date
2021-01-11
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

Patricia Dailey-Ruddy holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Ccc Licensing Unit #5. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,843. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Johnson

Human Services Supervisor 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,789
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Collections
Base pay
$85,521
Overtime
$268
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,789
Hire date
2021-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dawn Johnson is a Human Services Supervisor 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Collections. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,789. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Monica Stenholm

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,754
Sub-department
OIG ChildCare GrantAuditInvest
Base pay
$85,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,754
Hire date
2014-01-21
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Monica Stenholm serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Oig Childcare Grantauditinvest. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,754. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Johnson

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,723
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Adoption Operations
Base pay
$85,406
Overtime
$316
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,723
Hire date
2024-03-13
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

Michelle Johnson holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Adoption Operations. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,723. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacqueline Laine

Accounting Officer Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,631
Sub-department
FOD Grants & Allocations
Base pay
$85,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,631
Hire date
2015-12-16
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
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Jacqueline Laine serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within Fod Grants & Allocations. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,631. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ciara Meyer

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,627
Sub-department
DCYF Strategic Initiative Unit
Base pay
$85,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,627
Hire date
2022-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Ciara Meyer works as a Human Services Program Consultant for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Strategic Initiative Unit. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Ciara earned $85,627 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Betsy Hodek

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,508
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Adoption Programs
Base pay
$85,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,508
Hire date
2024-04-02
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
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Betsy Hodek holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Adoption Programs. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,508. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Juarez

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,477
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Prevention Unit
Base pay
$84,937
Overtime
$539
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,477
Hire date
2024-07-01
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

Rebecca Juarez works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Prevention Unit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $85,477 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Claudia Waring

Grants Specialist Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,266
Sub-department
Youth Justice Office
Base pay
$85,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,266
Hire date
2024-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Claudia Waring works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Children Youth & Families Department within Youth Justice Office. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Claudia earned $85,266 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patris Lor

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$85,151
Sub-department
DCYF CSE SystUserSupp/HelpDesk
Base pay
$85,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,151
Hire date
2024-05-01
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
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patris Lor is a Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Systusersupp/Helpdesk. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,151. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Gapske

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,912
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Child Safety&Prevent
Base pay
$84,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,912
Hire date
2023-06-07
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
St Louis

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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Laura Gapske serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Cs&P Child Safety&Prevent. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,912. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Thomas

Information Officer 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
OIG Operations
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2023-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Andrea Thomas is a Information Officer 3 at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Dibenedetto

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,666
Sub-department
OIG Ops, Policy & Analytics
Base pay
$82,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,666
Hire date
2022-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Katherine Dibenedetto holds the role of Human Services Program Consultant at Children Youth & Families Department within Oig Ops, Policy & Analytics. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,666. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Zaruba Fountaine

Planning Director State/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,639
Sub-department
DCYF Business Integration Div
Base pay
$84,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,639
Hire date
2024-09-18
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Julie Zaruba Fountaine serves as a Planning Director State within Dcyf Business Integration Division. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carrie Melillo

Communications Specialist 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,619
Sub-department
DCYF Strategic Initiative Unit
Base pay
$83,984
Overtime
$635
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,619
Hire date
2024-08-07
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
No
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carrie Melillo is a Communications Specialist 3 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Strategic Initiative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,619. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tendai Woitock

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,560
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Placement Svcs-FC
Base pay
$84,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,560
Hire date
2020-01-08
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

Tendai Woitock holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Placement Svcs-Fc. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,560. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rhonda Lord

Accounting Officer Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,183
Sub-department
FOD Economic Support
Base pay
$84,183
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,183
Hire date
1985-02-25
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
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rhonda Lord holds the role of Accounting Officer Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Fod Economic Support. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,183. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darin Ruud

Human Services Program Consultant/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$84,160
Sub-department
DCYF Compensation Support
Base pay
$84,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,160
Hire date
2024-08-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Darin Ruud holds the role of Human Services Program Consultant at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Compensation Support. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,160. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Breidenbach

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$83,722
Sub-department
CCWIS Modernization
Base pay
$83,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,722
Hire date
2021-05-24
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Samantha Breidenbach serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Ccwis Modernization. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,722. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Meher

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$83,617
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Child Safety
Base pay
$83,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,617
Hire date
2023-11-08
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

Heidi Meher is a Human Services Program Representative 2 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Child Safety. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,617. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Kleppen

Management Analyst 4/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$83,536
Sub-department
Early Learning Scholarships
Base pay
$83,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,536
Hire date
2022-01-05
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

Kelly Kleppen is a Management Analyst 4 at Children Youth & Families Department within Early Learning Scholarships. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,536. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Freemyer

Accounting Officer Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$83,360
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Collections
Base pay
$83,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,360
Hire date
1999-03-08
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
-

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

Michelle Freemyer is a Accounting Officer Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Collections. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,360. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Asao-Lyons

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$83,258
Sub-department
DCYF TES Help Desk
Base pay
$83,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,258
Hire date
2023-12-20
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
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Asao-Lyons holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Help Desk. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,258. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Behling

Management Analyst 4/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$83,218
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD Contract&Operations
Base pay
$83,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,218
Hire date
2024-08-19
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
No
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Danielle Behling serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Dcyf Eaesd Contract&Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,218. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle-Noella Ndely

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$83,021
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P TrngQual Assurance
Base pay
$83,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,021
Hire date
2023-01-18
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Michelle-Noella Ndely serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Dcyf Cs&P Trngqual Assurance. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,021. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tianna Kappes

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$82,903
Sub-department
DCYF EAESD System Info Mgmnt
Base pay
$82,883
Overtime
$20
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,903
Hire date
2023-04-03
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tianna Kappes works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Eaesd System Information Mgmnt. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Tianna earned $82,903 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Barth

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$82,903
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P FFPSA Prevention
Base pay
$82,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,903
Hire date
2024-01-31
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
Becker

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 Barth works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Ffpsa Prevention. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $82,903 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Townsend

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$82,844
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Trrg Academy
Base pay
$82,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,844
Hire date
2016-11-02
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Shannon Townsend serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Cs&P Trrg Academy. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,844. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Schmitt

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$82,788
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P ICWA Compliance
Base pay
$82,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,788
Hire date
2024-02-14
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Holly Schmitt serves as a Human Services Program Representative 2 within Dcyf Cs&P Icwa Compliance. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,788. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abigail Latham

Agency Policy Specialist/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$82,785
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Research & CTF
Base pay
$82,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,785
Hire date
2022-09-14
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

Abigail Latham is a Agency Policy Specialist at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Research & Ctf. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,785. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shinay Rasmusson

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$82,666
Sub-department
DCYF CS&P Adoption Programs
Base pay
$82,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,666
Hire date
2018-02-26
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
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shinay Rasmusson holds the role of Human Services Program Representative 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Adoption Programs. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,666. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brianna Pensini

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$82,178
Sub-department
DCYF OEO Operations
Base pay
$81,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,178
Hire date
2022-08-24
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

Brianna Pensini works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Oeo Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Brianna earned $82,178 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Magalis

Human Services Program Representative 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$81,844
Sub-department
DCYF TES TRNG
Base pay
$81,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,844
Hire date
2018-06-06
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
Yes
Agency Number
H58
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Andrea Magalis serves as a Human Services Program Representative 1 within Dcyf Tes Trng. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,844. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Adomako

Research Scientist 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$81,682
Sub-department
DCYF BSO Experience Prod Grp
Base pay
$81,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,682
Hire date
2024-09-26
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

Stephen Adomako holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Bso Experience Prod Grp. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,682. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristi Kiehne

Education Consultant 3/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$81,681
Sub-department
Early Learning Scholarships
Base pay
$81,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,681
Hire date
2013-03-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Kristi Kiehne serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Early Learning Scholarships. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,681. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ericca Bakke

Human Services Program Representative 2/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp
$81,398
Sub-department
DCYF CSE Training
Base pay
$81,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,398
Hire date
2014-06-25
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

Ericca Bakke works as a Human Services Program Representative 2 for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cse Training. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Ericca earned $81,398 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.