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Media

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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is committed to fostering transparent and effective communication with the public and the media. This page serves as a central resource for journalists and media professionals looking for information about the department's services, policies and initiatives.

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Media inquiries

Programs will be transferred to the department in phases between July 2024 and July 2025. News updates on DCYF programs will transition to the department as program transfers complete. Please send any media inquiries to dcyf_media@state.mn.us. To receive updates, subscribe to news releases.

News releases

Minnesota families who adopted children from foster care in the past year and those considering adopting foster children will have a chance to celebrate and learn more at an upcoming free event to take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.