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Social services in Minnesota

Official Minnesota websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Minnesota residents through local offices.

SNAP, MFIP and child care assistance moved to the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families; Medical Assistance (Medicaid) stays with the Department of Human Services.

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Minnesota.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insuranceofficial portal✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with Minnesota offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Minnesota resources

State agency

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families

dcyf.mn.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

MNbenefits

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

mnbenefits.mn.gov

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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