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CDF SPONSORED EVENTS
What are KIDS COUNT COFFEES?
Each year, through a series of community forums around the state called KIDS COUNT Coffees, Children's Defense Fund Minnesota involves local communities in learning about the status of children in their area, based on the most recent data. CDF staff members seek to empower participants to share this information with decision-makers and the media. In the past four years, almost 70 Coffees have been held throughout the state, reaching over 1,500 people.
A centerpiece of the Coffees is the release of CDF's annual KIDS COUNT data book about the well-being of Minnesota's children. The 2006 data book, The Wonder Years: Early Childhood in Minnesota, focuses on children from birth to age 5. The book also provides a county-by-county profile of how all children are doing using 10 data indicators. Additional information is provided about demographics, why a particular indicator is important, and resources for more information. All Coffees attendees will receive a free copy of the book.
The Coffees also provide an opportunity to get updated about how children and families are faring at the legislature, as well as learn about CDF's other advocacy, research and outreach activities. All events are free. Of course, coffee will be served, along with snacks. For more information, contact CDF at 651-227-6121. We hope to see you at a KIDS COUNT Coffee soon!
2006 KIDS COUNT Coffee Tour
| Date |
Community |
Time |
Location |
Address |
| May 9 |
Aitkin,
Aitkin County |
10 - 11:30 am |
St. John's Lutheran Church |
324 - 3rd St. NW
in Aitkin |
| May 11 |
Melrose,
Stearns Co. |
3:30 - 5 pm |
Freeport State Bank,
Melrose Branch, Community Rm. |
219 East Main Street in Melrose |
| May 12 |
Princeton,
Mille Lacs Co. |
1 - 2:30 pm |
K-Bob Cafe,
in their back room |
109 Rum River Drive in Princeton |
| May 16 |
St. James,
Watonwan Co. |
1 - 2:30 pm |
Community room at
Watonwan Co. Human Services |
715 Second Avenue S. in St. James |
| May 17 |
Worthington,
Nobles Co. |
10:30 am - Noon |
Nobles Co. Integration Collaborative |
117 - 11th Ave.
in Worthington |
| May 19 |
Barnum,
Carlton County |
1 - 2:30 pm |
Carlton County Transportation building |
1630 Co. Rd. 61, south of Carlton |
| May 23 |
White Earth,
Becker Co. |
10:30 am - Noon |
White Earth Reservation Tribal Offices |
One block north of Circle of Life School in White Earth |
| May 24 |
Morris,
Stevens Co. |
8:30 - 10 am |
Ag. Country Farm Credit Building |
102 Atlantic Ave. in Morris |
| May 25 |
Morristown,
Rice Co. |
3 - 4:30 pm |
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School, in the library |
23 Ann St. in Morristown |
| June 5 |
Redwood Falls,
Redwood Co. |
9:30 - 11 am |
Redwood Co. Public Health Bldg., public meeting room |
266 E. Bridge St. in Redwood Falls |
| June 7 |
Perham,
Otter Tail Co. |
3:30 - 5 pm |
Lakes Cafe |
136 West Main in Perham |
| June 8 |
Henning,
Otter Tail Co. |
9 - 10:30 am |
Kountry Korner Kafe |
418 Douglas Ave. (Main Street) in Henning |
| June 9 |
Caledonia,
Houston Co. |
10:30 am - Noon |
Four Seasons Community Center |
900 N. Kingston St. In Caledonia |
| June 13 |
Willmar,
Kandiyohi Co. |
10 - 11:30 am |
Washington Learning Center, Willmar Public Schools |
325 Willmar Ave SW in Willmar |
| June 15 |
Mora, Kanabec County |
10 - 11:30 am |
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Oakwood Room |
1700 Maple Ave. in Mora |
Additional communities may be added. Please check back soon for updated information.
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