Throughout the summer, we shared several articles about the passing of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA). In the first two we discussed the goals of reducing d…
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a time to recognize and honor the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. Additionally, Hispanic Heritage Month …
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?Southwest Regional Trainer; I will be presenting trainings to the southwest region of Minnesota Tell us about your education and/or work experience prior to joining the MNCWTA.I …
The updated Foundations training for new child protection workers starts this September! Following is an overview of what agency supervisors and their workers need to know. Current Foundations Training EndingThe final cohort of t…
Earlier this summer, in honor of Juneteenth, we posted an article about the connections between Juneteenth and Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act. In our work the Minnesota Chi…
The Academy recently completed a pilot evaluation of the New Worker Orientation (NWO) course (December 2023-May 2024). The evaluation’s purpose was to collect and review feedback from learners during the external pilot of the Sel…
As we observe BIPOC Mental Health Month this July, it is crucial for child welfare workers to acknowledge and address the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This month provide…
Big changes are coming to Foundations training for new child protection workers! Following is an overview of what agency supervisors and their workers will need to know.Current Foundations Training Ending SoonFor child protection…
About the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) and Listening SessionsMNCWTA is a collaboration between the Child Safety and Permanency Division at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Center…
As we recognize Disability Pride Month this July, it's a time to honor the achievements, history, and struggles of the disability community. For child welfare workers, understanding the significance of this month is essentia…