The Minnesota Department of Human Services oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program, both of which are authorized through the federal farm bill. Visit the 2018 Farm bill: Minnesota’s nutrition programs webpage to learn more about these programs and the impact of the farm bill on hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

Did you know Minnesotans who qualify can enroll in Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare year-round? Visit the Applying for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare page for information about the application process.

Help keep vulnerable adults safe. Report any suspected adult maltreatment by calling the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center statewide toll-free number, 1-844-880-1574:

• Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Protects your identity
• Promptly sends reports to the appropriate investigative agencies.

Foster parents provide care for children who may be frightened or who have experienced trauma, and give children the structure, nurturing and stability of everyday life. Think about what it takes, and consider becoming a foster parent if it’s right for your family. Learn the steps to become a foster parent. 

Too many of Minnesota's children are not prepared for kindergarten. Parent Aware gives you the tools and information to find the best quality child care and early education for your child. Search more than 12,000 programs by quality rating, location, schedule and more on the website.