Each year, Minnesota communities receive over $15 billion* from the federal government based on the census count. Learn how the information is used and how you can make money helping with the count.

*Source: GW Institute of Public Policy. Counting for Dollars 2020: The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds. These numbers show the potential misallocation of Federal funds that may occur with a Census undercount.

If you’re on Medical Assistance and age 65 or older, blind or have a disability, you may have recently received a form in the mail to sign that asks for permission to access your financial information. Get answers to frequently asked questions on the form.

Three-year-old Emilio couldn’t help but smile at the National Adoption Day festivities – including a magician and hours of play time – at the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul in late November. Hosted by Ramsey County, the event celebrated the adoption of children from the foster care system. Last year, families adopted 1,263 foster children, more than ever before. Yet, 905 children are still waiting for “forever families.” To learn more, visit the department’s adoption webpage.

The Minnesota State Demographic Center estimates that by 2024, there will be 3.1 million jobs available and only 2.7 million working-age adults. Work-authorized refugees and asylees can help fill vacancies. Learn more about the hiring process for refugees and asylees in a department brochure (PDF).

Crisis Text Line is Minnesota’s new text-based suicide prevention and mental health crisis service. Text MN to 741741 to be connected with a trained counselor who will help you and connect you to local resources. Crisis Text Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all parts of the state. Read More.