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October 5th, 2023 Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Trauma, and Self-Care in Child Welfare
In this article we want to address compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and self-care in the context of working in Child Welfare and the professionals who do this work. All child welfare professionals are susceptible and our hop…
November 23rd, 2020 Assessment as a Frontline Worker Competency
This November we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Assessment, which involves gathering information about reported concerns and family needs, practicing basic principles and techniques of interviewing children…
July 11th, 2025 Parenting with Purpose: Honoring Grief, Identity, and the Well-Being of Caregivers
IntroductionJuly is Purposeful Parenting Month, a time to reflect on how parenting is more than a role. It’s a relationship, a journey, and at times, a profound expression of resilience. This month also recognizes Bereaved Parent…
January 20th, 2021 Implementing Child Welfare Services as a Frontline Worker Competency
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…
May 12th, 2025 Supporting Children's Mental Health
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…
February 7th, 2024 Anti-Racist Resource for Child Welfare Workers and Agencies
Being Anti-Racist is Central to Trauma-Informed Care: Anti-Racist Principles and StrategiesImage credit: Girl takes photo in front of the “We Can Do It” sign at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park (NPS)At t…
February 3rd, 2023 Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month in the United States. Acknowledging, understanding, and celebrating Black history is especially important for the field of child welfare, which has historically caused great harm to Black children …
May 29th, 2025 Honoring a Legacy of Leadership and Resilience: AANHPI Heritage Month in Child Welfare
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…
December 18th, 2024 Supporting the Workforce Through Change: Insights from Dr. Joan Blakey on the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act
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…
July 25th, 2024 Recognizing BIPOC Mental Health Month: A Call to Action for Child Welfare Workers
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…