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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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Supporting School Success

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Supporting School Success: A series of presentations designed to support children’s academic success.

Transition to School and School Age–Part I: Strengths and Challenges: Working with Kids and Families Presenter: Dr. Abigail Gewertz
Transition to School and School Age– Part II: Pathways to Antisocial, Oppositional Defiant Disorder; and Conduct Disorder Presenter: Dr. Abigail Gewertz
Transition to School and School Age – Part III: Resilience and Vulnerability Presenter: Dr. Ann Masten
Middle School and Social Relationships: Peer Relationships and Relational Aggression in Middle Childhood Presenter: Crystal Cullerton-Sen
Middle School Learning Issues Presenter: Dr. Abigail Gewertz
School 101: Being an Effective Advocate for Homeless Children: Understanding Homeless Children’s Public Education Rights Presenters: James Johnson; Ruth Ellen Leuhr; Becky Hicks; Elizabeth Hinz; Debbi Wagner
Engage Your Passion: Re-connect, Re-plenish, Re-Store Presenter: T. Mychael Rambo
Home is the Foundation for Success: Routines, Sleep, Nutrition, Health, and Early Childhood Screening Presenter: Ann Hoxie
Supporting Family and Child Literacy within a Cultural Context Presenter: Gevonee Ford
Kindergarten Readiness: Linking Development, Assessment Services, and Supports Presenter: Dr. Scott McConnell
Integrating Learning Differences Presenter: Carolyn Anderson
Building Relationships and Trust Among Families and Schools Presenter: Dr. Crystal Cullerton-Sen
Helping Children Develop Social Skills to Support their Success in School Presenter: Nicole Morrell
School Anxiety Presenter: Dr. Abigail Gewirtz
Study Skills Presenter: Dr. Brenda Cummings
Fitting In- Building Social Networks at School Presenter: Dr. Abigail Gewirtz

Supportive Housing Offers:a path to family stabilization and economic success

Supportive Housing Offers:
a path to family stabilization and economic success