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Learn about new laws that are causing significant changes in time-limited work rules for SNAP recipients and that impact recipients and increase workload for Minnesota's counties and Tribal Nations.

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The federal shutdown has ended, and SNAP benefits are being processed and distributed on schedule. Learn more at https://dcyf.mn.gov/federal-shutdown

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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families can help families get the support they need.

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Apply for benefits
Apply for benefits like food assistance, cash assistance, housing support, child care assistance and emergency assistance online in 20 minutes or less.
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Apply for an Early Learning Scholarship
An Early Learning Scholarship can help pay for high-quality child care and early education to support families as their child transitions to schools.