Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to Thrive Family Recovery Resources. This organization provides educational and supportive services aimed at assisting families through recovery processes, particularly focusing on addressing generational trauma and supporting families with members reentering society from incarceration or involved with child protective services.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes the allocation of $200,000 for each fiscal year 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's general fund. These funds will be specifically directed to Thrive Family Recovery Resources.
• Service Focus: Thrive Family Recovery Resources will use these funds to educate families and the workforce on nonbillable family peer services. The services include addressing generational trauma within the family system and supporting parents who are re-integrating into society after incarceration or engagement with child protective services.
• Statewide Impact: The services provided will be available across Minnesota, aiming to heal and strengthen family units throughout the state.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new appropriation for Thrive Family Recovery Resources without altering existing laws directly. The focus is on providing financial support to an organization that delivers essential recovery and educational services to families.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Thrive Family Recovery Resources
• Generational Trauma
• Family Peer Services
• Incarceration
• Child Protective Services
• Healing Families