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Explore the latest updates, announcements, and news articles from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Stay connected with timely information from our divisions, programs, and administrations.

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Changing foster care through connection

5/8/26

DCYF and partners are strengthening foster care in Minnesota by focusing on connection, co-parenting, and lived experience to support children and families.

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Strengthening services for children with disabilities

5/8/26

Help shape Minnesota’s updated Olmstead Plan. Share feedback by May 8 to strengthen services and supports for children and youth with disabilities, with input helping guide DCYF priorities and the final statewide plan.

A Shared Plan for Safer Children and Stronger Families

5/4/26

DCYF’s Child Safety and Permanency Administration launches its first strategic plan to strengthen partnerships, reduce harm, and improve outcomes for children and families across Minnesota.

County Relations office strengthens connection between DCYF and Minnesota’s counties

4/29/26

Within Minnesota’s state-supervised, county-administered human services system, strong relationships between the state and counties are essential. The DCYF County Relations office plays a key role in building and sustaining those connections.

Bharti Wahi named assistant commissioner for Early Childhood Administration

4/21/26

Bharti Wahi named assistant commissioner for Early Childhood at DCYF, bringing decades of experience to strengthen services for children and families in Minnesota.

DCYF Office of Inspector General child care visits

3/30/26

The Office of Inspector General at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families monitors child care programs for compliance with licensing and certification requirements, and the proper use of public funds. Learn more.

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