Rochester Schools homeless liaison Melissa Brandt wrote an illuminating piece about homeless students and the role of government and individuals in meeting their needs. Did you know public schools had a homeless liaison? As the homeless liaison, Melissa Brandt helps assist those kids and their families experiencing homelessness. Brandt eloquently stated: “Honestly, most of the […]

Policymaking 101 requires you to put yourself in the shoes the people affected. Let’s jump into the shoes of one of the 10,000 adults without a high school diploma or GED who participate in Minnesota’s welfare program (Minnesota Family Investment Program, or MFIP). MFIP is the primary economic safety net for low-wage workers with children. COUNSELOR: […]

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Would you, or someone you know, like to facilitate a breakout session at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference? We’re looking for people to present topics that work well with our theme, Connections: Housing, Income Stability, and Mental Health. Click here to learn more and to submit a proposal.  The deadline to submit is May 15, 2014. The […]