2025
This report summarizes what is known about the characteristics and circumstances of solos in Minnesota, solos’ access to services across Minnesota, and a review of literature related to ways in which solos interact with systems.
A study of solos in Minnesota. Solos are individuals who, by choice or circumstance, function without the support systems traditionally provided by family. Status as a solo can be defined by demographics, relationships, behavioral traits, and other combinations of characteristics. This work focuses on solos born before 1982.
This report summarizes what is known about the characteristics and circumstances of solos in Minnesota, solos’ access to services across Minnesota, and a review of literature related to ways in which solos interact with systems.
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