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Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Game Changer for Children and Families

October 5 2023
1:00 PM EDT

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In May 2023, Minnesota became the 12th state and the first state in the Midwest to pass a Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Join us on October 5, from 1-2:00 PM ET for a conversation with the chief author of the legislation, Senator Alice Mann (DFL-Edina); Campaign Coalition Co-chair and Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota Policy and Research Director Debra Fitzpatrick; and others. Hear about the program, what it took to get the legislation passed in a “purple” state, and the many ways its design and implementation center equity, especially in early childhood.

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During this one-hour webinar, hosted in partnership with Vital Village Networks, you’ll witness the limitless wisdom and leadership that lives in our communities. Hear about best practices and lessons learned from prenatal-to-three (PN3) coalitions across the country that are working to shift and share power with parents and community partners. We’ll explore what it looks like to build trust and relationships while redesigning what it means to lead together for the health and wellbeing of our children.

Family Engagement

Report June 13, 2024

Family engagement at the state and local level is an essential component of high-quality, inclusive early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs and systems. Engaging families as partners during the early years allows parents and caregivers to establish strong connections that support their children’s development, well-being, and achievement long term.