Hennepin County disparity reduction
Responding to racial inequities in our region
Our shared priority: ensure all Hennepin County residents thrive
Since 2013, Hennepin County has put an emphasis on disparity reduction in all our communities as we acknowledge that racial disparities exist.
We continue working across the organization and with community partners to go broader and deeper with our efforts.
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How we're making progress
Identifying pathways toward electric mobility through community engagement
Hennepin County was one of 24 government bodies to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Communities LEAP (Local Energy Action Program) pilot program and worked with partners to identify community informed strategies for collectively building more equitable pathways towards e-mobility in Hennepin County.
Reducing trauma in the foster care system
Children entering foster care are experiencing trauma. In Children and Family Services, the Placement Support Team works with children, parents and foster providers to reduce some of the trauma at this critical time.
Preventing displacement, helping communities thrive along the Blue Line Extension
Hennepin County works closely with communities to create a plan for the light rail line that prevents displacement and supports residents and businesses along the corridor.
Our response to disparities
We see disparities every day in the places our critical support services serve people who are not faring well. We have an obligation to work toward eliminating disparities by whatever means we have.