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Family Services

Intro

A bright future for Minnesota begins with thriving families. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families brings together programs and resources that support children, youth, and families across the state.

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Young family holding their baby boy at home.
Sections
A happy couple with their two adoptive children.
Adoption, foster care and kinship supports
Families who provide permanent homes for children through adoption and kinship arrangements can get support through the department.
roup of small nursery school children sitting on floor indoors in classroom, clapping.
Child care and early learning
The department supports a number of initiatives to help young children receive the best start in life, including help finding quality and affordable child care and early learning programs that support early child development and thriving families.
Young child psychologist working with family in office.
Child safety and family preservation
Children thrive when families are supported. That's why the department is directing more resources toward preventing out-of-home placement from occurring, keeping more families safe and together.
father protecting child
Child Protection
Minnesota's child protection and family preservation system responds to situations where children are alleged to be maltreated and helps support families to care for their children safely.
A diverse group of children playing together.
Child support
Every child needs financial and emotional support and every child has the right to support from both parents. Minnesota's child support program benefits children by enforcing parental responsibility for their support.
Happy family of three sitting together on couch with laptop.
Family resources
Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced caregiver, learning about and aligning available services and supports can be a challenge. Here you’ll find information about helping children and families thrive.