Department Leaders

Commissioner

Tikki Brown is responsible for services and policies that facilitate adoption, foster care, child protection, child support, child care and early learning, cash and food support, and youth justice. She will focus on supporting Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan’s stand to make Minnesota the best place for children to grow up while advancing equity and inclusion for the children and families we serve.

Learn more or contact Tikki Brown

Assistant Commissioners

Family Well-Being Administration

Dr. Shaneen Moore is responsible for policies and programs that elevate a safety net of resources available to families in Minnesota, including the Minnesota Family Investment Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, emergency assistance, and child support programs.

Learn more or contact Dr. Shaneen Moore

Child Safety and Permanency Administration

Rebecca St. George is responsible for policies and programs that offer vital support for families who provide permanent homes for children through adoption, foster and kinship care arrangements. She also guides the work of the American Indian Wellbeing, African American Child Wellbeing, and Families First initiatives. 

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Economic Opportunity and Youth Services Administration

Kate Weeks is responsible for ensuring support and resources for children and families participating in anti-poverty, food and nutrition, and youth justice programs.

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Program and Operations Directors

Find names, titles and contact information for program directors at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.