DCYF Updates

During Child Support Awareness Month, learn how Minnesota’s child support program provides financial support, services, and resources that strengthen families.

DCYF is seeking volunteers to help review grant applications for programs supporting African American children and families. Anyone may apply, and training will be provided.

The M2M Pilot uses a newly built integration layer connecting MNbenefits, the online application used by Minnesotans, to MAXIS, the system used by state, county, and Tribal Nation workers to determine eligibility and issue benefits.

On June 22, DCYF began the first phase of the new electronic attendance requirement with 75 licensed child care centers across the state. This is the start of a phased rollout that will eventually require all providers receiving Child Care Assistance funding to submit attendance records electronically.

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is excited to offer a new program that provides select benefits through September 2027 to individuals working in qualifying early care and education programs.

Child care providers, teachers, and organizations can help spread the word about development screening with families. The earlier a child is screened, the more time families have to address needs and set children up for success.