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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. 

 

August 25, 2010
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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.

July 27, 2010
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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.

July 8, 2010
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The Gift My New Granddaughter Gave Me

I’m in love.  Even before she was born, my new granddaughter stole my heart. She also gave me a gift – an affirmation of my commitment to children. 

September 2, 2010
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Bridge to Benefits Reaches Out to St. Cloud Area to Improve Community Economic Stability

CDF–MN hosting informational meeting on the Bridge to Benefits project on Tuesday, August 24 at 10:00 am at the Southside Boys & Girls Club in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

August 24, 2010
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Candidates Must Focus on "How are the Children?"

With the primary elections over and the November elections in view, I am asking myself who is speaking for our children and youth? Who really cares if every child gets what they need to thrive and develop into healthy, productive adults?

August 12, 2010
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Looking Back to Move Forward–MN Data Trends Website Helps Us Do Both

Hearing so much about government budget deficits, high unemployment, and plummeting home values, I can’t help but wonder how the heck we got ourselves into this mess and how families have fared.

August 9, 2010
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Infant Mental Health

I have to admit the first time I heard the phrase ‘infant mental health’ I was skeptical. Really? Babies can have mental health issues? I pictured a baby on a couch telling a therapist about its problem, Freud-style. But, as I have since learned, babies can in fact have experiences early in their young lives that affect their emotional well-being. 

July 28, 2010
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Political Action Committees (PACS) and Children

The large sums of money being spent by groups to get their favored candidates elected should send up warning flags to citizens and advocates of children and other underrepresented groups. And it also sends a strong message about how important elections—and your vote—really are. 

July 16, 2010
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Getting the Word Out – What Babies and Toddlers Need

Some important messages about babies are permeating the broader culture. Others are not.  A recent survey found that while most parents understand the importance of reading to infants and toddlers to their children’s future learning, fewer parents recognize the importance of talking or singing to them. 

July 2, 2010
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