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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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Minnesota Parents Know
Parenting information to parents about children newborn to adolescent.

Minnesota Parents Know/Help Me Grow
Referral program available to parents and providers who have a concern about  a child’s development.

Zero to Three
Informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

Safe Start Center
Broaden the knowledge of and promote community investment in evidence-based strategies for reducing the impact of children's exposure to violence.

YouthLink                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Creates relationships with youth and the community, creating future opportunities of empowerment, self-sufficiency, and connectedness.

Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness
Research on family homelessness, data and ideas that will inform and enhance public policy on serving homeless families

Resources and Services

Training

Live training sessions are available to shelter and supportive housing staff on the following topics:

  • Visible Child Monthly Training Series: A monthly training series developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota, focused on how to support children and parents who have experienced homelessness.
  • 90 Day Window for Children – coming soon!
  • The 10 Minute Case Manager: A family-centered case management approach designed to support staff in home visiting practices that will allow case managers and children’s staff to gather information on the status of young children within the initial 90 days of occupancy.
  • Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social and Emotional Development (ASQ: SE) Training: An evidence-based, accurate, and low-cost screening tool composed of a series of simple-to-complete parent questionnaires. The ASQ: SE is designed to identify young children who may be experiencing social or emotional difficulties.
  • HOME Inventory (Home Observation for the Measurement of the Environment) Training: An evidence-based, standardized instrument that recognizes the contribution of the home environment in child development. The HOME Inventory takes into account that during the early years, home and family constitute the most important environment that exists for most children.
  • Early Childhood Curriculum – coming soon! A developmentally and culturally appropriate activity-based, easy-to-use early childhood curriculum designed to be used by volunteers and staff in shelter and supportive housing.
  • Culture Matters – coming soon! A training experience designed to improve staff ability to deliver culturally appropriate family-centered support services.

 

For more information on training, contact Sharon Henry-Blythe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (612) 375-9644 ext. 19.