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Committee hears request to expand Foster Youth Ombudsperson office outreach; bill laid over
Summary
Vice Chair Claire Hansen sought funding to add two outreach FTEs to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson (UFIE) so staff can proactively inform foster youth of their rights and conduct in‑person visits, particularly to out‑of‑state placements. The committee laid House File 2009 over for possible inclusion.
Vice Chair Claire Hansen introduced House File 2009, an appropriation request to expand the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson (UFIE) by two full‑time staff dedicated to proactive outreach and in‑person visits to foster youth in Minnesota and out‑of‑state placements. Hansen said the office opened in early 2024 after bipartisan legislation and serves Minnesota foster youth; the requested funding would support outreach,…
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