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Welcome to the MN Office of Ombudsperson for Families April Newsletter |
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April honors National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Autism Awareness Month, Arab-American Heritage Month, and Earth Month
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API Day at the Capitol Rally 2026
Save the date for this year’s Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol Rally on Monday, April 20 in the Rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol!
The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) will host this event, which include a diverse group of community and legislative speakers, as well as community resources.
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Date and Time: Monday, April 20, 10:00am (doors open at 9:00am)
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Location: Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155
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Registration: No reservation is required, but please allow for extra time to enter the capitol.
African Heritage Day on the Hill 2026
Join the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) for African Heritage Day on the Hill! This event will include a session for youth and will conclude with a reception. This event was rescheduled from February.
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Date and Time: Friday, April 24
- 9:00am - Youth Summit at the Radisson Hotel, Downtown St. Paul
- 1:00pm - Day on the Hill Program
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Location: Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
- Registration is required for the Youth Summit
For more information, contact Outreach.CMAH@state.mn.us or call 651-757-1752.
CMAH Lunch and Go Information Sessions
Join the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage for weekly Lunch and Go information sessions! These sessions will happen every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm.
These sessions are a great opportunity to check in with the Council on any bills that they are either supporting or opposing. The Council greatly values your input and hopes to see you there.
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Date and Time: Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:30 - 1:00pm
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Location: Virtually, via Microsoft Teams
- Join the Meeting Online
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Justice and Liberation Individual Support Fund
Headwaters and Black Visions have teamed up to create the Justice & Liberation Individual Support Fund, a partnership to directly distribute funds to Minnesota's Black community.
This program will distribute $500,000 directly to Black Minnesotans experiencing economic hardship through one-time grants. Any Black person over the age of 18 living in Minnesota is eligible to apply.
Applications open on Monday, April 6, and are open through April 30. Learn more and apply for a grant online.
Urban League Twin Cities Know Your Rights Training
Urban League Twin Cities is hosting a Know Your Rights workshop in Minneapolis. Join a free lunch and training on knowing your rights if you're pulled over by police, visited by immigration enforcement, served an eviction notice, and more.
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Date and Time: Saturday, April 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Location: Urban League Twin Cities, 2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Registration: Sign up to attend this workshop
Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan Focus Groups
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit is collaborating with the Minnesota Suicide Prevention Taskforce to facilitate focus groups to help shape the next Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan.
You can see information for a few of the April focus groups below. To see the full list of focus groups and registration information, read the bulletin from MDH.
Supporting Men's Mental Health Focus Groups
Individuals with Lived Experience of Mental Health Struggles and Suicidal Experiences Focus Group
AANHPI Unity Summit 2026
The AANHPI Unity Summit, sponsored by the Asian American Unity Coalition, will take attendees to the communities directly impacted by Operation Metro Surge and focus on coalition-building, civic engagement, and the power of narrative. Learn more about the AANHPI Unity Summit.
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Date: June 27-28, 2026
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Location: University of Minnesota, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak Street, Minneapolis
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Registration: Register for the summit online
- The 15% Early Bird Discount runs through April 30, using the code april30
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Apply for the 2026-2027 Humphrey Policy Fellows Program
Applications for the 2026-2027 University of Minnesota Humphrey Policy Fellows Program are now open!
The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance (CSPG) offers programs related to public policy and civic life, including the Policy Fellows Program. This program is for mid-career leaders in government, nonprofit work, and business who are looking to expand their skills and work across their differences to better Minnesota. By developing skills of working through public policy, alumni of this program have found ways to make Minnesota stronger through civic engagement.
The application will be open from now until Sunday, May 10 at 11:59pm. For questions, contact cspg@umn.edu.
April Foster Care Community of Practice
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) presents the April Foster Care Community of Practice, featuring the YMCA of San Diego presenting the CAAVE framework: Compassion, Awareness, Acceptance, Validation, and Empowerment. This human-centered approach helps staff manage stress while supporting the people they work with.
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Date and Time:
- Tuesday, April 28, 10:00 - 11:30am
- Thursday, April 30, 2:00 - 2:30pm
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Location: Virtual, via Microsoft Teams
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2026 Virtual AAPI Rising Summit
Join CAPI for the 2026 Virtual AAPI Rising Summit! This year's event is titled Movement Beyond the Moment.
This virtual summit is an opportunity to connect with the community and learn alongside fellow changemakers. This summit is about building the relationships, strategies, and systems needed to sustain collaboration and power long after moments of crisis pass.
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Date and Time: Friday, May 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Registration: Register online
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