Training Catalog

The National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) is designed to enhance the capacity of child welfare professionals to better understand and address the mental health and developmental needs of children moving to or having achieved permanency through adoption or guardianship. The state-of-the-art, evidence-informed, standardized trainings provide casework and clinical practices to promote child well-being and family stability.

Minnesota professionals identified by law who must make a report if suspected or known child maltreatment has occurred are considered Mandated Reporters. This 60-minute training is self-paced, and should only be completed by Minnesota County or Tribal Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency child protection workers. Course completion will be recorded in the training record of your Training Portal profile. NOTE: Mandated Reporters who are NOT county or tribal HHS child protection workers (healthcare, private agency social services, youth programs, private agency human services, mental health services, child care, education, law enforcement, coaching, probation/corrections, guardians ad litem, or clergy) should access this training in the course called Mandated Reporter Training (no log-in required). 1.0 CEUs.

NTI for Child Welfare Supervisors is a 25 hour web-based training that focuses on case work practices and professional skills for staff across the child welfare continuum to promote child well-being, permanency and family stability for children living with foster, adoptive or guardianship families. Child Welfare Supervisors will receive a “Supervisor Coaching and Activity Guide” to support staff in applying learning to daily practice.

SSIS Essentials is a collection of seven self-pace lessons designed to provide caseworkers with an introduction to basic navigation and functionality of core SSIS functions. Learning is self-paced and experiential. Each lesson takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. While not required, we strongly suggest that all new workers complete this course.

Minnesota professionals identified by law who must make a report if suspected or known child maltreatment has occurred are considered Mandated Reporters. This includes individuals working in healthcare, social services, youth programs, human services, mental health services, child care, education, law enforcement, coaching, or probation/corrections, as well as those working as guardians ad litem or as clergy. This 60-minute training is self-paced and does not require a Training Portal profile. Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion by email. 1.0 CEUs.

This self-paced 15-minute training is designed for employees or supervisors of private or public youth recreation programs identified by law who must make a report if they have reason to believe that maltreatment of a child has occurred. The training features quizzes and interactive content. After you have completed all training content and taken the final quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion by email.

This 2-hour self-paced online course is for anyone who uses the MAPCY tool, enters it into SSIS, and/or approves it, including staff at county agencies, Tribal agencies, and private agencies. This is a foundational training that is appropriate for new workers as well as a refresher for seasoned workers. The likely audience for this course is assessors who need to know how to complete the MAPCY and submit it for review and approval. The focus of this course is how to complete an accurate and high-quality assessment in a timely manner. Learners will understand MAPCY within the larger child welfare system and gain new skills to support permanency and children who are in care. 2.0 CEUs.

As the initial course in the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy's New Worker Training series, New Worker Orientation: Self-Paced Modules is an interactive, self-paced, virtual training designed to give you a basic understanding of the Minnesota child welfare system. You’ll be introduced to the values, concepts, and practices underlying child welfare practice in Minnesota, and you’ll gain an understanding of, and become familiar with, the following areas: Development of Cultural Practice for New Workers Roles and Responsibilities of Child Welfare Workers in Minnesota Structure of the Child Welfare System Child Welfare History and Policy Guiding Statutes and Practices Family Assessment/Family Investigation Disparity and Disproportionality Self-Care and Well-Being Mandated Reporting Please note: You must complete this course before you can register for New Worker Orientation: Instructor-Led Enhancement. Note: This course takes about 5 hours to complete; however, the Attest Completion of IDI Assessment quiz and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) - Debrief Session quiz may take 1- 3 business days to be graded. Please plan accordingly.

The Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Child Welfare Professionals: Pathway 2 (Agency Hosted) course requires learners who have completed a minimum of 15 hours of Motivational Interviewing training by a MINT member or Academy approved trainer to provide electronic documentation of a minimum of 15 hours of training that includes applied practice of basic MI skills. Learners will then be asked to demonstrate their MI skills through a series of simulated encounters. Learners will watch a series of videos that simulate a person they might be working with as a child welfare professional. After each video, learners will record themselves as if they were responding to this person sitting across from them in a way that is consistent with the MI skills and approach. Learner’s responses will be reviewed at the end of the course, a final score will be assigned, and they will receive feedback on their demonstration.

This fully virtual self-paced course provides a foundation for new child welfare leaders in Minnesota, combining four self-paced trainings designed to build essential supervisory knowledge and skills. Learners will explore Alfred Kadushin's three approaches to supervision—Administrative, Educational, and Supportive—while also examining ethical and reflective practices. The course discusses supervisory practice in alignment with the Minnesota Child Welfare Framework and Values. Learners will begin developing a personal Leadership Mission Statement to guide their practice with vision and integrity. This course also introduces the Safety Practice Profiles as a practical tool for coaching and skill-building across teams. The Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC) will be used to support growth in cultural responsiveness. Learners will complete the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assessment and participate in a one-on-one debrief. Together, these trainings prepare new supervisors to lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to equitable, values-driven child welfare practice. 5.5 CEUs

Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative conversational style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change, has been shown to be effective in supporting the engagement and progress of individuals and families involved in child welfare services. The self-paced training will introduce learners to MI, including its history, spirit, principles, processes, and skills. NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Child Welfare Professionals: Instructor-Led Workshops. 4.0 CEUs.