On November 1, food benefits through SNAP will be suspended due to the ongoing government shutdown impacting more than 440,000 Minnesotans, including thousands of children and caregivers who rely on these benefits for daily meals. The state has also frozen payments to 14 Medicaid-funded programs that provide a wide range of health and support services.⁠ ⁠ If your family is affected — or you support families who may be — please know: you’re not alone. Families Rising has compiled a list of community food pantries, meal‑programs, and free or low‑cost health clinics across Minnesota. ⁠ ⁠ Please share this resource widely so nobody falls through the cracks. https://wearefamiliesrising.org/snap-resources-from-families-rising-mn/ (fb)

In case you missed it: big news for adoptive families! ⁠ ⁠ Starting this year, the federal adoption tax credit is now partially refundable, meaning eligible families can receive up to $5,000 back – even if they don’t owe any federal income tax. More families will get real help covering legal fees, travel, and post-adoption support services. ⁠ ⁠ Curious whether you qualify or how to claim? Families Rising’s Josh Kroll walks you through eligibility, qualified expenses, and filing details on our blog: https://wearefamiliesrising.org/adoption-tax-credit-refundability-2025/ (fb)