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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is committed to fostering transparent and effective communication with the public and the media. Our media page serves as a central resource for journalists and media professionals looking for information about the department's services, policies and initiatives.

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New DCYF webpage addresses misinformation and provides facts on programs and services

2/4/26

Recent statements and actions by the federal government and other online sources have created uncertainty about child care, food assistance and other public programs that families rely on every day.

Annual Minnesota event celebrates adoption while highlighting the need for more adoptive parents

10/27/25

Minnesota families who adopted children from foster care in the past year and those considering adopting foster children will have a chance to celebrate and learn more at an upcoming free event.

Speaking up for SNAP: Proposed cuts could starve children and families

6/12/25

Recent roundtables highlighted impacts and consequences of proposed cuts to SNAP

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New DCYF webpage addresses misinformation and provides facts on programs and services

Annual Minnesota event celebrates adoption while highlighting the need for more adoptive parents

Speaking up for SNAP: Proposed cuts could starve children and families

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