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Committee hears request to expand Foster Youth Ombudsperson outreach; bill laid over for inclusion
Summary
The committee considered a funding request to add two full‑time outreach positions to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson; foster youth and the ombudsperson urged proactive, in‑person outreach and the committee laid House File 2,009 over for possible inclusion.
Vice Chair Jamie Hansen presented House File 2,009, a budget request to increase the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson’s staff for proactive outreach and oversight of foster placements.
Why it matters: The office opened in early 2024 to provide an independent resource for Minnesota foster youth. Committee testimony emphasized that many foster youth do not know their rights or how to use complaint and grievance processes; witnesses urged in‑person…
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