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The Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson handles complaints from anyone, prioritizing concerns from young people about their rights, care, safety, and placement in Minnesota foster care, including youth in Extended Foster Care and those who have recently aged out of care
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Fostering Independence Grants Need Funding in the House!
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The Fostering Independence Grants (FIG) program is an effective way to support Fosters in attending and completing college. FIG is at risk of a budget shortfall that would leave 45% of eligible Fosters unable to access crucial college financial aid funding.
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The Senate Higher Education committee has increased the base appropriation to meet the gap in need, but the House Higher Education Finance and Policy committee has not.
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We need the House to increase the Fostering Independence Grants base appropriation to ensure Fosters can successfully continue on their higher education pathways.
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Attend the House Higher Education Finance and Policy committee hearing to show your support for Fosters and the necessity of funding the Fostering Independence Grants.
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When: Monday, April 21st – 3pm
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Where:
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Hannah Planalp and Lexi Borgesen from OOFY will be present at the hearing. Feel free to say hi!
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Write a letter explaining the impact of the Fostering Independence Grants, urging the committee to align with the Senate language.
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Submit to lorie.cousineau@house.mn.gov by Sunday, April 20th – 3pm
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What to include:
- Introduce yourself and your role.
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Describe the impact and importance of FIG from your perspective.
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State your ask of the committee. The Senate has already committed to fully funding the grant program, we are asking and urging the House to do the same.
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Close with thanking the Chair and committee for their time and consideration.
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