Youth Policy

Report calls attention to rising prevalence of children in kinship care, argues for policies to support caregivers

By John Kunesh, TC Daily Planet

Courtesy Annie E. Casey Foundation

Family members are increasingly stepping up to take in the children of parents in their extended families who cannot do so. Who are these families? Who are the children? What are their needs and their challenges? The Annie E. Casey Foundation has published a comprehensive report that answers these questions, and provides more information about this expanding family structure in America.

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Looking out for children and families

By Susan Hegarty, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Policies regarding adoption, child support, and the care and safety of children, as well as Minnesota Family Investment Program provisions, are included in a new Department of Human Services policy

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Presumption of joint child custody

By Lee Ann Schutz Wahi, Session Weekly/Session Daily

An emotional debate that crossed party and gender lines had members characterizing a bill to change the state’s child custody laws as “long overdue,” while others termed it “problematic and would n

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'Give Life A Chance' bill passed by the House

By Susan Hegarty, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Mothers of newborns choosing not to keep their baby could have another legal option of where and when they can safely relinquish the child.

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Parenting percentage bill going to the House floor

By Lee Ann Schutz Wahi, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Heading to the House floor is a bill that would give fathers greater rights in child custody disputes.

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In school counselors, Minnesota's way behind

By Michael Diedrich, Minnesota 2020

We live in an exceptional state. Most of the time, this is a good thing – when it comes to most quality of life measures, Minnesota ranks way up there. It's surprising when we come in last for good things.

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Will legislation to help Minnesota's poorest children win approval?

By John Michaelson, Minnesota News Connection

When lawmakers return to the state Capitol next week, the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota is hoping a number of positive child-focused provisions will make it through conference committee.

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Children's voices unheard in funding debates: Declining resources deprive youngsters of quality pre-K schooling

By Charles Hallman, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

A new U.S. report released Tuesday says per-child spending in State-funded pre-K programs has declined more than $700 over the past 10 years.

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Caring for those who care for others

By Susan Hegarty, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Rep. Jim Abeler presents the omnibus health and human services finance bill March 29 on the House floor. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)

State health care spending hinges on a couple of state and federal rulings, making the omnibus health and human services finance bill, MORE »

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