HF 3815

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/28/2022 02:12pm

A bill for an act
relating to children; appropriating money for the Quality Parenting Initiative.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; QUALITY PARENTING INITIATIVE.
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new text begin (a) $100,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of human services for a grant to Quality Parenting Initiative Minnesota, to implement Quality
Parenting Initiative principles and practices and support children and families experiencing
foster care placements. The grantee shall use grant funds to provide training and technical
assistance to county and Tribal agencies, community-based agencies, and other stakeholders,
on the following activities:
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new text begin (1) conducting initial foster care phone calls under Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.219,
subdivision 6;
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new text begin (2) supporting practices that create birth family to foster family partnerships; and
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new text begin (3) informing child welfare practices by supporting youth leadership and the participation
of individuals with experience in the foster care system.
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new text begin (b) The base for this appropriation is $100,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $100,000 in fiscal
year 2025.
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