MN HF2698

Creates the Visible Child Act establishing legislative findings that homelessness and trauma inhibit child development, with 4,500 children homeless on any given night in Minnesota and a goal to end child homelessness by 2017.

Modifies interagency child find systems to include children under age three who are homeless or have experienced homelessness as eligible for early intervention services.

Requires the State Interagency Coordinating Council to ensure service providers learn about special needs and issues affecting homeless infants and toddlers.

Mandates development of a strategic "visible child plan" by December 15, 2012, addressing housing stability, health outcomes, and educational success through consultation with homeless services experts, advocates, and formerly homeless individuals.

Requires annual reports to the legislature beginning January 15, 2014, containing data on homeless children's demographics, reasons for homelessness, assistance received, living arrangements, and well-being indicators.