Effective immediately, the Training Academy has canceled all upcoming offerings of Orientation Enhancement. Recent policy changes regarding educational neglect need to be updated in the training. For the time being, new workers w…
As we begin Black History Month, we want to revisit and reflect on Minnesota’s ongoing effort to address longstanding racial disparities in the child welfare system. One historic development related to this journey is the Minne…
Supporting Minnesota’s foster parents and the child welfare professionals who partner with them means keeping training resources current, accessible, and aligned with real-world caregiving challenges. This update brings together …
In order to simplify the process for agency hosted Motivational Interviewing (MI) training, the Pathway 3 option will merge with Pathway 2 starting January 16, 2026. As of that date, Pathway 2 will be for Minnesota child welfare …
Learn more about Patrick Torralba, the new Graduate Research Assistant for the Evaluation and Certification Team at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!What is your job title, and what will you be doing? I …
We are proud to share our newest video showcasing the collaboration between the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP) and the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy. This partnership reflects our shared commitmen…
Minnesota Assessment of Parenting for Children and Youth (MAPCY)This 2-hour self-paced online course is for anyone who uses the MAPCY tool, enters it into SSIS, and/or approves it, including staff at county agencies, Tribal agenc…
The University of Minnesota Office of Information Technology recently implemented a security protocol called WiFi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) on its WiFi networks. While this new protocol offers enhanced data encryption and device …
September is Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation Month, a time to honor the incredible dedication of child welfare professionals across Minnesota. Your tireless commitment to protecting and supporting children and families is th…
During the first week of September, the Training Academy released the latest version of Mandated Reporter Training. Based on feedback from community partners and learners, this updated course includes information about labor traf…