Over the last week, a few bipartisan bills were introduced that would redirect the legislature's and Governor's attention to the importance of positive life experiences for young children in their policymaking. Since the last biennium, early learning and experiences have been a focal point at the legislature, what with the passing of universal all-day kindergarten [...]
Maps showing the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) and the St. Paul Promise Neighborhood (SPPN).Sources: Compiled images from NAZ and Wilder Two provisions in the Senate omnibus E-12 finance bill (S.F. 767) would appropriate $600,000 each to both the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood (SPPN) and the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) for FY 2015 in order to [...]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Since 1983, April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The theme for this year is "Making Meaningful Connections," not only with children and youth but also with families and communities. When we make meaningful connections with children and youth, we provide them with a sense [...]
The Minnesota Family Investment Program is often viewed as a program for parents. But how does it impact the children in families receiving this assistance? Like the juvenile court reforms discussed at the CEED Round Table last month, the Minnesota Family Investment Program may benefit from a change in perspective. That is, what does the [...]
Our Friday recap of highlighted legislation on our Facebook page: S. 1234: Partners for Stable Families and Foster Youth Affected by Methamphetamine or Other Substance Abuse ActBill description: A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to reauthorize grants to assist children affected by methamphetamine or other substance abuse [...]
This week on our Facebook page we began highlighting current child welfare-related legislation in the U.S. Congress as a way to keep our readers informed about legislation that, if enacted, may impact their work with clients involved in the child welfare system. As an extension of this service, we will be recapping our Facebook highlights [...]
State Policies That Require or Recommend Child Welfare/Early Childhood Collaboration for Intervention ServicesInteragency Early Childhood Intervention SystemThis system is federally mandated by Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Part B is special education services for children ages 3 to 21, whereas Part C is early intervention services for infants and [...]
