Articles written by Tikki Brown

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One person can make the difference to a foster child
Tikki Brown, Minnesota Department of Human Services|May 13, 2022
All children need someone to be there for them, whether to kick a ball around, empathize over adolescent friendships, or provide support for mental health issues or other adversities. They need to know that at least one person will never give up on them – no matter what happens in their lives, no matter who they are, no matter what they do. They need someone who will always love, support, mentor and care for them. When children cannot safely live with one or both of their parents, or with another relative, a foster parent can be that person. T...
Community Resource Hubs promote connections, well-being, services for young Minnesota families
Tikki Brown, Minnesota Department of Human Services|Apr 13, 2022
The cornerstones of strong relationships are listening, supporting, trusting and connecting with each other. Minnesota’s Community Resource Hubs do just that by providing young families with the services they need for children to thrive in communities across the state. Twelve Community Resource Hubs and one Family Resource Center connect Minnesota families to basic services. They offer pregnant women and families of children age 8 and younger direct services and supports, including for the two greatest needs – financial assistance and chi...