May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month which is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity, enduring leadership, and resilience of AANHPI communities. This year’s theme, A L…
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to honor and recognize the experiences of children, youth, and families involved with foster care. This year’s theme, Centered on Family, Strengthened by Connections, reminds us that buil…
May marks both Children’s Mental Health Week (May 5–11) and Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental health in the lives of children, youth, and families. At the Minnesota Child Welfare Trainin…
Learn more about Jay Johnson our new Training Administrative Support Specialist at the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!Tell us about your education and/or work experience prior to joining the MNCWTA.I have a BA in Englis…
Learn more about Ezgi Havsoy, our new Evaluation and Certification Specialist at Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!Name & Pronouns: Ezgi Havsoy (she/her)Job Title & Role: Evaluation and Certification Specialist – …
Every March, we celebrate National Social Work Month as a time to recognize the dedication, resilience, and impact of social workers across the country. This year, we want to express our appreciation for the numerous ways social …
Learn more about Amber Sosa, our new Learning Management Systems Coordinator at Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!What is your job title, and what will you be doing?My job title is Learning Management Systems Coordinator a…
Each February, Black History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of Black communities to our society and to recognize the ongoing journey toward equity and justice. We first and foremost must recognize a…
As we work to improve the child welfare system in Minnesota, it is important to assess and understand the parts that need to change, and how we as individuals can be part of the solution. We know that there are glaring inequalit…
In our ongoing series about the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA), we have explored various angles of this crucial legislation which will go into effect in Minneso…