In this article we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Advocacy, which involves recognizing individual or group needs, providing intervention on behalf of children and families, communicating to decision makers,…
I am from St. Paul and currently live on the West Side. I have previously worked as a trainer, adviser, and teacher. I am inquisitive by nature and really enjoy uncovering the connectedness of seemingly disconnected things. I bri…
We are excited to feature MN ADOPT, our partner in providing timely and relevant training opportunities to foster and adoptive parents. With frequent inquiries about foster parent training opportunities, one of the ways the MNCWT…
This March we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Evaluation, which involves continuously monitoring outcomes of service plans and system programs to determine if the desired goals are being achieved and, if not…
“Having someone who listens is a great gift, but to be truly heard is a treasure.” ~ Tatjana UrbicEveryone wants to be heard, to be understood, and to believe that other people can empathize with their concerns. For those whose j…
The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) would like to introduce Renee Armstrong, our Program Policy Liaison.What is your new job title, and what do you do (or will you be doing)? I started at DHS in 2016 as the curr…
This January we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Implementing Child Welfare Services, which involves Identifying and applying the most effective, ethical and culturally appropriate services, resources, and pr…
Department of Human Services (DHS) employees who work for the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) are now utilizing University of Minnesota email accounts (ending with @umn.edu) for all email communication.The Train…
The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) would like to introduce Ros Stack, one of our eLearning Instructional Designers.What is your job title, and what do you do? I assess, design, develop, implement and monitor le…
This January we will explore the supervisor competencies associated with Cultural Responsiveness, which demonstrates a working knowledge of, and sensitivity to the role the supervisor plays within a broader social context that in…