Juneteenth, otherwise known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is celebrated each year on June 19 in recognition of the day in 1865- two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was delivered - when enslaved Afric…
Learn more about Kate Mejicano, our new Communications Graduate Assistant at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?I am the new Communication…
Learn more about Stephanie Opheim, MAE, our new Curriculum & LMS Administrative Associate at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?I am t…
With the recent launch of Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality: MAAFPCWDA (CWTA X224), we have seen an increase in Training Portal requests and concerns about classes filling quickly. Please know that our Training Delive…
Learn more about McKenzie M. Pearson, MSW our new Metro Staff Trainer at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?I’m a Metro Staff Trainer here…
May is National Trauma Awareness Month, an annual campaign focused on preventing injuries and protecting lives. This year’s national theme “Stay Focused. Stay Safe.” highlights how attention and awareness can reduce risk in our …
The Training Academy is excited to announce that the much anticipated training for the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA) has launched. This course highlights the c…
Youth Violence Prevention Week, which takes place from April 20-24, 2026 is a vital reminder of the role every community member and professional plays in ensuring the safety and well-being of young people. At the Minnesota Child …
Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality: MAAFPCWDA Training Coming in June
With the passing of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA) in 2024, there were …
Important Update for Agency SupervisorsThe Training Academy has updated the Training Portal to streamline the process for assigning New Worker Training to your new child protection workers. Now when you go to Quick Navigations an…