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New program offers benefits to support early childhood educators

7/9/26

A new program from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families supports the early childhood workforce by providing essential benefits like dental and vision insurance.

DCYF introduces first phase of electronic attendance system for child care providers

6/26/26

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families is now requiring some child care providers who receive payment from the Child Care Assistance Program to submit electronic attendance records.

Court blocks attempted federal freeze of $10 billion for child care and services to Minnesota families

2/11/26

A federal judge again issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Administration for Children and Families from freezing approximately $10 billion for families in five states, including Minnesota.

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New program offers benefits to support early childhood educators

DCYF introduces first phase of electronic attendance system for child care providers

Court blocks attempted federal freeze of $10 billion for child care and services to Minnesota families

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