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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!

 

6 weeks 2 days ago
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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.

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Four metro-area high school seniors who have endured hardship and tragedy will be rewarded for their perseverance this week with $4,000 'Beat the Odds' scholarships. 

By Richard Chin  rchin@pioneerpress.com

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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.

6 days 23 hours ago
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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. 

2 weeks 19 hours ago
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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.

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I will be attending Second Chance Day on the Hill this Monday because I believe in second chances.

3 weeks 18 hours ago
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Having spent a good deal of my career as a staffer at the Capitol, I have a pretty good idea of the difficult choices frequently forced on legislators.

3 weeks 4 days ago
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Child poverty is on the rise in Minnesota and around the country. However, with wise investments, we can ensure good outcomes for Minnesota's children.

4 weeks 21 hours ago
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Let's rally our voices for Minnesota's children!

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