Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established in 2024, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families consolidates child welfare, child care, early learning, youth, and economic assistance programs into one cabinet-level agency. Child welfare is delivered through county and tribal social services agencies with state oversight.

Phone: (651) 431-2000

Address: 444 Lafayette Road North, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55155

Website: https://mn.gov/dcyf

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Child protection oversight, foster care, adoption, child care assistance, early learning, youth services, economic assistance, child support

Ages served: Birth–21

Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.

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Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

How do I contact Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)?

You can call Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) at (651) 431-2000 or visit 444 Lafayette Road North in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their website is https://mn.gov/dcyf.

What services does Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) offer?

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) offers Child protection oversight, foster care, adoption, child care assistance, early learning, youth services, economic assistance, child support. Serves Birth–21. Established in 2024, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families consolidates child welfare, child care, early learning, youth, and economic assistance programs into one cabinet-level agency. Child welfare is delivered through county and tribal social services agencies with state overs

Are services at Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) at (651) 431-2000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) support?

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)?

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (651) 431-2000 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.