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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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The Effectiveness of Our Work Will Be Measured by the Outcomes of Our Children. This belief guides the public education efforts of the Family Supportive Housing Center, LLC.

Through The Visible Child Initiative, the Family Supportive Housing Center, LLC engages in public discussion and debate on issues related to homelessness. Public policy has not reflected the needs of children who have experienced homelessness, when in fact they make up the fastest growing homeless population.

All children need to be surrounded by adults who care about them and understand their developmental needs. No one needs this healthy start more than children who have been homeless. Speaking up on behalf of homeless and formerly homeless children is the most effective way to insure that these children have the healthy start they deserve.

The Center has developed this website to provide you with practical information, community research data, recommendations for public policy, and practical tools for practitioners and others serving our children.

This site announces current public education efforts and legislative actions that impact homeless and formerly homeless children.

To learn more about The Visible Child Public Education accomplishments and goals, contact Sharon Henry-Blythe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 651-287-3074, ext. 104.