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Five Resources for Early Childhood Development Research
Wilder Foundation has supported the health and well-being of children for more than 100 years.Instilling the Value of Civic Engagement in Youth
A long-term study of the Youth Leadership Initiative found that by building youth’s confidence and skills, they are more civically engaged as they move into young adulthood.
Self-Care with Accountability
This summer, I had the opportunity to co-facilitate a course called Powerful Tools for Caregivers at the Wilder Foundation's Community Center for Aging. This six-week course gives people who are… Read more »Six Things You Should Know About Poverty in Minnesota
The U.S. Census Bureau released its annual American Community Survey data recently, including official poverty estimates.
Photographer Steve Floyd: To Describe My Work Is How to Describe My Heart
Steve Floyd is a Twin Cities-based photographer who has traveled through more than 55 countries, including traveling in photo expeditions with National Geographic photographers. He also has 25 years… Read more »Senior Housing Solution: Plan Ahead
For many people, moving to a new home is a fairly simple process. You sell your house or give notice to a landlord, find a new place, and move. But when you’re looking for a place that will also… Read more »Mentoring Needs of Minnesota Families with Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Early intervention is critical to ensure that a young child who is deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) has access to appropriate modes of communication and language acquisition, can develop along with… Read more »