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Every step we take to improve the lives of children improves the lives of all of us. With each step forward, we ensure a level playing field in the life of every child. Step by step, we make a difference. We will not give up.

Join Us for CDF's Beat the Odds® Celebration!

March 12, 2010 Join us for CDF-MN's 18th annual Beat the Odds® event, honoring four extraordinary youth who have overcome enormous challenges to become successful. See the list of silent auction items galore!

News & Events

Asset Limit Reform: Removing Barriers to Promote Self-Sufficiency March 10, 2010 — CDF-Minnesota highlights the need for asset limit reform in public work support programs in a recent issue brief entitled Asset Limit Reform: Removing Barriers to Promote Self-Sufficiency. Read more ...	Pawlenty's Proposed Budget Impacts Children and Their Families February 22, 2010 — Nearly two-thirds of Governor Pawlenty's proposed $1.2 billion deficit reduction plan comes from Health and Human Services—half from hoped-for (but not yet guaranteed) federal funds and half from cuts in programs and services. Many of those cuts will impact children and their families. Read more ...
3/1/10 Voices for Children Advocacy Day On March 1, 2010 at 10 a.m., nearly 1,000 parents, legislators, business leaders, early childhood educators, children, and early care and educational advocacy groups join together at the Minnesota Capitol for the 9th Annual "Voices for Children" rally. Read more ...	Protecting Minnesota's Children in Legislative Session February 5, 2010 — This year, the state faces a $1.2 billion deficit, requiring the Legislature to take additional action to balance the budget. CDF Minnesota will join other advocates primarily to protect the interests of Minnesota’s children from budget and program cuts. See video. Read more ...

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Children Shouldn't Have to Beat the Odds

CDF–Minnesota will celebrate its 18th annual Beat the Odds banquet on March 12 to honor local high school seniors who have overcome tremendous obstacles and achieved personal and academic success. We need to remove these odds for our children. Read more ...

Plant the Seeds, Help Children Bloom

Much like tending a garden or supporting a young tree, children need early investments to help ensure they bloom to their fullest potential.

Join us at the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda for the ninth annual “Voices for Children” rally on Monday, March 1 at 10 am to urge our legislators and Governor to make greater investments in early childhood care and education. Read more ...