as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/06/2023 06:59pm
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Introduction | Posted on 02/10/2023 |
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:
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$100,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2025 are 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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(1) conducting initial foster care phone calls under Minnesota Statutes, section 260C.219,
subdivision 6;
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(2) supporting practices that create birth family to foster family partnerships; and
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(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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