Department of Health and Family Support (MDHFS)

All MDHFS programs and projects are found on the navigation bar on the left-hand side of this page.

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Department News

Get updates and read about featured activities in the department’s newsletter, Healthy City; Thriving Families.

Minnesota’s Prenatal Substance Use Reporting Law Related to Alcohol and Marijuana Changes 08/01/10

Reporting of prenatal alcohol and marijuana use to local welfare agencies is no longer mandated for certain service providers.

What does this change mean for you? >>

JOB POSTING: Student Intern, Healthy Corner Store Program

The Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support (MDHFS) has an internship available with the implementation of its Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), a two-year effort to reduce obesity and tobacco use.

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Twin Cities Healthy Start Partners with Text4Baby.org

Expectant or new moms would receive 3 text messages each week to her cell phone with expert health tips to help her through her pregnancy and her baby's first year.
It’s free to sign up and the messages are free.

Twin Cities Healthy Start >>

Minneapolis Gang Assessment

Four neighborhoods were selected for a comprehensive assessment of the gang problem due to their disproportionately high rates of youth and young adult homicides.

View Summary of Gang Assessment (PDF) >>

View Full Report of Gang Assessment (PDF) >>

SHIP Unveils Health Care Provider Toolkit for Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention

If you need documents in an alternative format, please call (612) 673-2301 or TTY (612) 673-2157 (General City Information). Please allow a reasonable amount of time for special needs accommodation.

Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support
250 South 4th Street, Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-673-2301