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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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Help improve the DCYF website

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for child care providers to interview about our website, dcyf.mn.gov.

Coming soon: $1.9 million RFP for early childhood facilities

The Child Care Services Division will soon release a $1.9 million Request for Proposal (RFP) for pre-design, design, construction, and renovation of early learning program facilities across the state. Facilities must be owned by a state agency or political subdivision that will also serve as the lead applicant.

How DCYF modernized a key tool to support child welfare workers

Minnesota’s Time Entry Transformation project modernizes a critical child welfare tool by reducing friction in everyday documentation. Built in partnership with counties and frontline staff, the new web-based experience supports workers while laying the groundwork for future system modernization.
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Family well-being starts with time to care

An article describing Minnesota's new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, including how it will promote stability, safety, and opportunity for Minnesotans.

SNAP work rules "time limit" reset Jan. 1, 2026

The statewide fixed 36-month eligibility period reset on Jan. 1, 2026. This means Minnesota SNAP recipients who need to follow the time-limited work rules will be eligible for three months of benefits from Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2028. 
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