The mission of the Minnesota Department of Human Services is to improve public health and promote the well-being of all Minnesotans by implementing comprehensive and responsive service programs aimed at vulnerable and underserved populations, including initiatives designed to target health disparities and improve the quality of life.
The grant aims to fund the development of a network of Community Resource Centers and Kinship Navigator programs. Applicants can seek funding for either a Community Resource Center, a combination of a Community Resource Center and a Kinship Navigator program, or solely a Kinship Navigator program. The initiative seeks to offer culturally responsive, relationship-based service navigation, concrete supports, and other community-driven programs and services that strengthen families and support well-being. It builds upon several existing strategies and programs aimed at enhancing support for families and communities, indicating a broad goal of reinforcing family support systems and community resource accessibility.