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Minnesotans have a reputation of being tireless and effective advocates for all children. We are recognized for our willingness to speak up to insure that all children have a healthy start in life. No one needs this healthy start more than children who have been homeless. Watch Video

NEW 2009 Statewide Homeless Research This study from Wilder Research found more homelss children than ever, with half of homeless children age 5 or younger and racial and ethnic minorities disproportionately affected. Click here to read

The Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness has released Minnesota’s Roadmap for Ending Homelessness: a comprehensive set of strategies for maximizing and aligning future work on this initiative. Click here to view PDF

Homelessness and accompanying trauma can have a profound negative impact on all areas of a child's development.  Yet, children and youth continue to represent a growing population of the homeless.  To learn more, read Wilder Research 2009 Minnesota homeless fact sheet, Homeless Children in Minnesota and their Families.

 


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Infancy (Ages birth - 3 Years)

 

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Characteristics of children’s early development, infancy through 3, include rapid brain development, rapid physical development and the establishment of attachment relationships.  Each of these will have a significant impact on a child’s continued growth and development.  These trainings will explore a variety of aspects of  young children’s mental health including implications for functioning across home, school, and community settings.

Infancy and Early Childhood Normal Development: Understanding Attachment

Presenter:Dr. Terry Rose

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Prevention and Intervention Part I: Early Childhood: Promoting Healthy Attachments and School Readiness

Presenter: Dr. Marti Erickson

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Supporting Healthy Young Families: Addressing Attachment Relationships in New Parents and Their Young Children

Presenter: Dr. Abigail Gewertz

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Infant Mental Health

Presenter: Antonia Wilcoxin

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Children’s Healthy Development in a Family Context: A Good Early Start

Presenter: Dr. Abigail Gewertz

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