MCH Members: Exclusive Registration is OPEN!
🎈Great news: Exclusive Member Only Registration for the MCH Annual Conference is now open. 🎈 Coming Together to End Homelessness in MN will be held in Duluth, MN on September 16 and 17, 2024. Right now, we have time where only MCH Members can register with our MCH Member Exclusive rate, which is the best rate we offer for conference registration. Check out our website here for […]
Storify: We’ve changed since the 1980s–MFIP should too.
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Minnesota’s Welfare-to-Work Program Pushes the Poorest Children into Deeper Poverty
Minnesota’s Welfare-to-Work Program Pushes the Poorest Children into Deeper Poverty New report looks at the erosion of cash assistance over 30 years. By LeAnn Littlewolf Each morning, I wait for the school bus with my son. Some days, like today, the wind is blistering cold and drives the snow up into our faces. I think […]
New Report: Clock is Ticking for Lawmakers to Increase MFIP Cash Assistance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2016 Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Report: Clock is Ticking for Lawmakers to Increase Cash Assistance in Minnesota’s Welfare-to-Work Program St. Paul—A new report released today by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid shows the painful impact of inflation on the state’s welfare-to-work program. Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) cash assistance has not increased since 1986. […]
Action Needed: Ask Governor Dayton to Raise MFIP Cash Assistance
[youtube id=”_ZkFgcrQAbY” 600″ height=”350″] Governor Dayton is putting together his 2016 budget proposal. We’re asking 100 people to call the Governor and ask him to increase MFIP cash assistance by $100 per month. It’s easy to call and leave a voicemail or message with a staffer:  651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717 Hi, my name is _____________________ and I live in […]
2015 Legislative Wrap Up
The regular session of the 2015 Minnesota state legislature came to a close late Monday night with a flurry of bills being passed by the House and the Senate and sent to Governor Dayton for his signature or veto. It was a mixed bag for Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless priorities at the Capitol this […]
11th Hour Updates from the Capitol
Public policy impacts people. We see how decisions made at the Legislature affect striving Minnesotans every day. Homelessness isn’t the problem. It’s the result of broken systems. Each year, we advocate for solutions to fix broken systems: homelessness prevention programs, more affordable housing, a stronger economic safety net. Here’s what we know in the 11th […]
Budget Proposals on the Table
As of this morning, lawmakers have released budget proposals affecting the Homes for All and Prosperity for All campaigns. These proposals show what’s on the table–but our work is far from done! Over the coming weeks, the Senate, House, and Governor’s office will be negotiating final budget agreements that will be signed into law by […]
Prosperity for All Legislation Clears Hurdle
We have exciting news from the State Capitol! On March 10, the bill to increase MFIP cash assistance by $100/month was approved unanimously in the Senate Health and Human Services committee. If it is included in the final budget deal, this will be the first MFIP increase since 1986. You can watch a clip from […]
Governor Dayton’s Budget Proposal
Governor Dayton released his 2016-17 budget proposal this week.  The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless praises Governor Dayton’s support for children and families. Top budget priorities include a child care tax credit, statewide pre-k, and wrap around school services. Here’s what we’re watching: HOMES FOR ALL $2.5M increase for Bridges (rental assistance for individuals with serious […]