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Mission and Vision

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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families was established to bring together programs to better serve children, youth, and families. 

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Vision:

An equitable Minnesota where all children, youth, and families are valued and thriving.

Mission:

To center children, youth, families, and communities to advance positive and equitable outcomes.

Strategic plan:

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families Strategic Plan 2025-2028 provides an overview of the priorities, goals, and actions for how the agency intends to build, operate and implement its programs and services. The plan's development was shaped by formal and informal conversations and surveys with hundreds of community partners.