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…
Learn more about Avery Pierce-McGovern our new LMS Project Manager at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?I'm the new LMS Project Mana…
Providing a quality Mandated Reporter Training is essential to helping Minnesota’s Mandated Reporters recognize and report situations where vulnerable children are at risk. As the Training Academy continues to learn more about th…
An updated version of the SSIS (Social Service Information System) Essentials course is now available for child protection workers in Minnesota. This training was created by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) SSIS T…