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CDF–MN to Launch Annual KIDS COUNT Data Book

CDF–MN will launch its 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book entitled “Every Kid Counts: A Closer look at Children of Color and American Indian Children” on September 9, 2010 looking at Minnesota child well-being data across different topics with each indicator looking specifically at race and ethnicity.

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National KIDS COUNT Report: More Children in Poverty

The 21st annual KIDS COUNT Data Book of the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that while there have been some improvements in child well-being, three crucial areas have worsened for children – poverty, low birth-weight babies, and children in single parent families.

It's Not Too Soon to Plan For Upcoming Elections

CDF–MN urges citizens to vote with children in mind. This year, Minnesota’s primary date has been moved up to August 10. Many of us will be ‘at the lake’ enjoying summer vacations. So it is imperative that we all plan now to vote through absentee ballots if we are unable to vote on Election Day.

10-10-10 March for Children

10/10/10

Plans are underway for a Minnesota March for Children. The 10-10-10 March will bring 10,000 concerned Minnesotans to the capitol on October 10, 2010 for a rally telling representatives that children must be strongly considered in all policy decisions made at the legislature. Since the day coincides with Children’s Sabbath, an effort to bring congregations from around the state will be part of the planning process.

Minnesota Data Trends Launches Website

8/2/10

CDF-Minnesota has partnered with other non-profit research organizations to create the Minnesota Data Trends website, a clearinghouse of data and trends that serves as a barometer for the well-being of Minnesota families. This site focuses on longer-term trends in income, employment, and the cost of basic needs such as food, health care, housing, and transportation.

Fact of the Week

New mothers whose yearly incomes are less than $15,000 are more than three times likely to experience symptoms of maternal depression after their babies' birth than mothers with higher incomes (more than $50,000/year).
Source: Minnesota Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System 2008