101. Minnesota Budget Project - Consequences Parents participating in the minnesota family Investment Program will no longerhave access to education and training unless they are already working 20 http://www.mncn.org/bp/consequences.htm

Related documents: Impact of the Final FY 2004-05 Budget PDF file Most Areas of State Budget Cut Significantly from 2002-03 Levels Get the PDF version of this document. PDF files are more convenient for printing. They require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Minnesota Budget Minnesota Taxes Economic Self-Sufficiency Minnesota Budget Bites ABOUT US WHAT'S NEW RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS EVENTS SIGN UP FOR UPDATES DONATE SEARCH LINKS MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS HOME The Minnesota Budget Project is an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Consequences: The Impact of Minnesota's Government Budget Cuts In the 2003 Legislative Session, Minnesota faced a serious budget deficit.  The $4.5 billion solution that policymakers passed for the 2004-05 biennium relied heavily on service cuts ($2.1 billion) and shifts and transfers ($1.7 million), most notably from the Tobacco Endowment. Although the agreement was made to address the deficit without raising state taxes, the state did raise $738 million in general fund revenues through a patchwork of fee increases, higher copayments, and redirecting dedicated funding sources and fund balances.  The $738 million does not include the increased cost of tuition at the University of Minnesota or in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, nor increases in property taxes that may arise from the increased pressure on local governments caused by significant aid cuts.Â

102. Case Summary: Minneapolis Public Schools The Volunteer Services/family Partnerships (VS/FP) program in Minneapolis In 1989, the minnesota Department of Education passed a regulation requiring http://www.ed.gov/pubs/SER/ParentComm/minneap.html

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n Studies of Education Reform: Parent and Community Involvement in Education - 1995 Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis, Minnesota Case Summary The Volunteer Services/Family Partnerships (VS/FP) program in Minneapolis Public Schools falls under the umbrella of curriculum and instruction. The VS/FP is seen as a support system for strengthening student achievement by providing human resources and materials for training parents/families and the community to be advocates for students. A unique feature of the Minneapolis Public Schools is its administrative and organizational structure. Recently, the Minneapolis school board entered into a contract with a local for-profit consulting firm to oversee the 44,000-student district. The contract holds the superintendent (the consulting firm's CEO) and other school officials financially accountable for a set of objectives. One of the highlights of this performance-based contract was to devise a strategy to increase family involvement in schools. "...this system forces administrators to examine the necessity, effectiveness, and efficiency of what they are doing."

103. Mark Dayton, U.S. Senator From Minnesota: Help With Military Deployment We in minnesota, are fortunate to have an established network of family support The National Guard family Program Online Community contains information http://dayton.senate.gov/services/fedagencies/military-families.cfm

HOME SENATE SERVICES FED AGENCY ASSISTANCE MILITARY ... Meeting Request We in Minnesota, are fortunate to have an established network of family support centers throughout the state that deal with military family/deployment issues. The family support centers are able to refer constituents to available resources such as health services, emergency financial assistance, chaplain services, and the American Red Cross, and a host of other agencies with direct and indirect interests in assisting and supporting military families. You can contact these centers by calling (888) 234-1274. There are several other agencies that provide assistance to the families of deployed troops. In fact, each branch of the military has its own web page with information for deployed troops and their families. Here are those links: The Army Family Page provides links to resources that allow soldiers and families to be self-reliant while deployed or when at home, including: Family Assistance Emergency Relief Army Family Action Plan Army Family Liaison Office Retirement Services Youth Services Guard/Reserve Readiness The Fleet and Family Support Center offers support to sailors and families, including:

104. KFAI - 90.3 Minneapolis 106.7 St. Paul - Radio Without Boundaries The Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour is a daylong family biking event with 4 Twelve minnesota stations are members of IPR including KVSC-St. Cloud, http://www.kfai.org/

home programs A-Z the particulars support KFAI ... Internet Only PROGRAMS Weekly Grid By Genre Special Features Printable Schedule ABOUT KFAI Contacting Us Who we are 25 Years of KFAI Become a member ... Find Us - Map DEPARTMENTS Music News Your Comments USEFUL LINKS Community Musical / Cultural FAQ This Week at KFAI - September 19, 2005 Under Construction! Yes, the KFAI administration offices and newsroom will be getting a much needed coat of paint, new carpeting and furniture starting September 9 through September 19. Although we will be staffed, access will be limited. Expect a new look and happy faces bright and early September 20. Need more information? Click here... Jimmi Hendrix/Janis Joplin Tribute on Sonic Pleasure! Monday, September 19, Sonic Pleasure (Mondays, 2:00-5:00 AM) features three hours of music from the late great Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Thirty five years ago in September 1970, Jimi Hendrix died at the age of 27 and in October, 1970, Janis Joplin also died young. Sonic Pleasure remembers the life and legacies of both of these talented musicians who left us much too soon. (9/12/05) KFAI Board of Directors Meeting!

105. Children Home Page All of the projects are focused on improving economic and family stability forMinnesota family Investment Program (MFIP) participants with multiple health, http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/children/documents/pub/dhs_Children.hcsp

DHS Home Page Forms (eDocs) County and Tribal Workers A -Z Topics ... Publications Children The Minnesota Department of Human Services helps keep children safe and provides families with supports to care for their children. This includes child protective services, out-of-home care, permanent homes for children and children’s mental health services. Demonstration to test changes in funding for children in foster care Children with special needs will receive the same financial resources as they move from foster care to permanent relative or adoptive families under a five-year demonstration project launched in 2005. More than 700 children in long-term foster homes in Carlton, Cass, Dakota, Hennepin, Mille Lacs and Ramsey counties are expected to participate in the demonstration. More information is available in an article and fact sheet Foster families recognized for dedication to children, vulnerable adults Throughout May, Foster Care Month, businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies will recognize the commitment of foster families to the children and vulnerable adults they care for daily. Counties are always seeking foster families from a variety of backgrounds who reflect the diversity of children in care, particularly older children and sibling groups. More information about Foster Care Month activities is in a news release . More information about foster care is in a fact sheet Projects will test new ways to serve families with difficult needs Eight projects have been selected by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to receive a total of approximately $9 million over the next three years to develop programs that integrate services for low-income families who have serious and multiple challenges. All of the projects are focused on improving economic and family stability for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants with multiple health, educational, social service and employment challenges. More information is in a

106. Hennepin County Hennepin County, minnesota Government. The new program – Families inDysfunctional Systems (FinDS) – will target 25 families who currently have a child http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/

Text-Nav Site Map Advanced Search Your browser does not support javascript. Please use this site's Text-Only Navigation WELCOME View All Homeless youth find new start and personal comforts View News Article Aerial photos critical during a disaster Satellite and aerial photos have played a critical role in emergency management efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Recently Hennepin County took steps to ensure the best imagery is at hand here. View News Article County's proposed budget for 2006 aims to control costs View News Article Read Budget Presentation View Auction Page Seed of an idea at Adult Corrections Facility grows into tasty harvest View News Article Students in need thank 'giveful people' for school supplies View News Article Jail inmate information now online View News Article Bullying to be focus of dialogue, video at Hennepin libraries Paving project begins in western suburbs Keep track of Hennepin County Board activities online ... Community information sessions for aging and disability clients QUICK LINKS Your County Government Auctions ... Law,

107. WCCO: Homepage Lifestyle Beauty Style family New Baby Get the latest job listings inMinnesota and so much more, Coming Up On CBS2 Full Program Grid http://wcco.com/

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108. MPR: Final Phase Of Minnesota Welfare Reform To Affect Half Of New Applicants A new minnesota program that starts on Thursday is designed to help people find It diverts families from cash, according to Bell. Under the program http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/06/29_mccalluml_welfare/

Skip over navigation MPR Home News Radio Listening ... Help Today: Friday, September 23, 2005 Twin Cities: Regional NEWS CATEGORIES NEWS HOME AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ... SOCIAL ISSUES SEARCH Enter relevant words or phrases. Visit the search help page to learn more. In the Spotlight Tools Sign up to receive e-mail newsletters Photos Punishing poor people? Your Voice Join the conversation with other MPR listeners in the News Forum E-mail this page Print this page Final phase of Minnesota welfare reform to affect half of new applicants by Laura McCallum , Minnesota Public Radio June 29, 2004 Trishalla Bell, a member of the Welfare Rights Committee, which has opposed Gov. Pawlenty's welfare proposals and his budget cuts to some welfare programs, Bell says the diversionary work program punishes poor people. (MPR Photo/Laura McCallum) A new Minnesota program that starts on Thursday is designed to help people find work before going on traditional welfare. The diversionary work program will require welfare applicants to look for work for four months. They won't get a welfare check, but they will get help with rent, food and utility bills. The Pawlenty administration calls the program the next phase in welfare reform, but some advocates for welfare recipients say it will hurt low-income Minnesotans. "There's a large percentage of our population that come into our welfare programs that typically are ready to go back in the workforce; it's just a matter of finding the job. And this is geared toward them, and moving them out into the workforce as quickly as possible without it counting against their time limit," according to Goodno.

109. Duluth, MN YMCA Home We develop many programs for children, teens, families, adults, everyone! In ourYMCA programs, we teach respect, we teach responsibility, we teach honesty, http://www.duluthymca.org/

Click Here for Program Registration Click on the Mentor Duluth Logo Above Click on the True North Volunteer Center Logo Above Website Updated: August 2005 Our Mission The Mission of The Duluth Area Family YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all! The Duluth Area Family YMCA strengthens more than muscles  . The Duluth Area Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Duluth community for 120 years. We develop many programs for children, teens, families, adults, everyone! In our YMCA programs, we teach respect, we teach responsibility, we teach honesty, we teach caring, we teach the value of taking care of yourself and others. Your support of the Family YMCA through membership and/or your gift to the annual Partner With Youth Fund drive helps us ensure that children, families, and adults are not turned away from YMCA programs because of their inability to pay the full cost of membership or programs. We are proud of the fact that many of our programs are offered to children and families at little or no charge! The Duluth Area Family YMCA is all about building strong kids, strong families and strong communities! Members and volunteers are always welcome and appreciated.

110. Minnesota Literacy Council Early Literacy And Families Program The Early Literacy and Families (ELF) Program works with low income refugee andimmigrant families and children in St. Paul to increase emerging literacy http://www.themlc.org/ELF.html

About MLC Hotline How to Help Site Map ... Contact Us Search: Home Children's Programs Early Literacy and Families Program (ELF) Print View Early Literacy and Families Program The Early Literacy and Families (ELF) Program works with low income refugee and immigrant families and children in St. Paul to increase emerging literacy skills of three- to five-year old children by helping parents become more involved and engaged in their children's learning. Bilingual Home Literacy Coaches help parents connect literacy to everyday home activities and environments to better support their children's learning. The Early Literacy and Families Program (ELF) has two goals: To increase literacy skills of three- to five-year old children and prepare them to be successful learners and readers when they enter school. To increase the family's role in the development and delivery of high-quality early literacy experiences for their children. Literacy Home Visiting Training is available to organizations who have existing home visiting programs and are looking to add a literacy focus, or start up programs that provide literacy home visits to families with three- to five-year old children. To learn more about the Early Literacy and Families Program (ELF) or to obtain information about Literacy Home Visiting Training, please e-mail

111. PACER Projects Focusing On Transition provide minnesota families with training and information to help transitionageyouth with PACER s Parents Helping Parents Program provides workshops, http://www.pacer.org/tatra/

PACER Center Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights PACER Center E-mail Directory Text-Only / Printer Friendly Site Projects Related to Transition HOME WHO WE ARE LINKS PUBLICATIONS ... GUEST BOOK FEATURED RESOURCES National Standards for Secondary Education and Transition for All Youth National organizations and experts representing general education, special education, workforce development, youth development, and families have developed a set of national standards of effective practice and quality indicators to improve secondary education and transition for all youth. The result, National Standards for Secondary Education and Transition for All Youth, is now available on the NCSET Web site: National Standards in PDF http://www.ncset.org/teleconferences/docs/NASETFramework.pdf National Standards in MS Word http://www.ncset.org/teleconferences/docs/NASETFramework.doc THE FAMILY AS A CRITICAL PARTNER IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME Check out new Parent Briefs developed by PACER in collaboration with the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) on Postsecondary Education, Supplemental Security Income, and other transition issues PACER Projects Focusing on Transition National Technical Assistance Projects TATRA (Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act) This national project provides training, information and materials to parent center staff across the country who are helping the families of youth with disabilities learn about transition, independent living and vocational rehabilitation services.

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