Thrive Family Recovery Resources grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Reyer

Provides $200k yearly (2026-27) to Thrive Family Recovery Resources to fund statewide nonbillable family peer services, trauma work, and support for parents exiting incarceration a

Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy

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Purpose and Intent

HF 3126 would authorize (appropriation) funding from the general fund to support Thrive Family Recovery Resources.

The primary goal is to aid in educating families and the workforce, provide nonbillable family peer services statewide, address generational trauma within family systems, and assist parents transitioning from incarceration or involvement with child protective services to promote family healing.

Key Provisions

Appropriation Amounts

$200,000 in fiscal year 2026
$200,000 in fiscal year 2027
Source: General Fund

Recipient

Thrive Family Recovery Resources

Authorized Use of Funds

Educating families about recovery and related needs
Educating and training the workforce involved with family restoration and recovery
Providing nonbillable family peer services across Minnesota (peer support services not billed to clients)
Integrating generational trauma work within the family system
Working with parents who are coming out of incarceration and with child protective services cases to help families heal together

Targeted Beneficiaries and Impact

Direct Beneficiaries

Thrive Family Recovery Resources (as the grant recipient)

Indirect Beneficiaries

Families affected by trauma and intergenerational cycles
Parents reentering the community after incarceration
Families involved with child protective services
The broader Minnesota workforce and service providers who engage in family recovery and trauma-informed care

Geographic Reach

Across Minnesota (statewide), via nonbillable family peer services

Timelines and Procedural Details

Effective Date and Term of Funding

Appropriations are scheduled for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Appropriation Mechanics

Funds to be provided from the general fund through appropriation to the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services.

Legislative Status

Introduced in the 94th Legislature (2025-2026)
Version posted April 4, 2025; introduced and referred to the Human Services Finance and Policy committee on April 7, 2025
Co-sponsor: Liz Reyer

Additional Context

The bill is narrowly focused on funding rather than creating new programs or mandates beyond the grant to Thrive Family Recovery Resources.

It emphasizes nonbillable peer support, indicating a reliance on peer-led, community-based approaches rather than fee-for-service or billable clinical activities.

By incorporating “generational trauma work” and collaboration with parents exiting incarceration and child protective services, the proposal aims to address root causes and systemic factors affecting family stability and healing.

If you’d like, I can compare HF 3126 to similar prior-year initiatives, or draft a plain-language Q&A for community meetings.

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