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We train, develop, and support the skills, expertise, and well-being of Minnesota’s child welfare workforce. https://mnchildwelfaretraining.com/

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There are still seats available in the upcoming Foster Parent Pre-Service Training: Cohort 32. Register now!

10.03.2026 16:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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March is Women’s History Month
Women have long been leaders, advocates, caregivers, and change-makers in child welfare, public service, and social work. Their contributions have shaped policies, practices, and systems that support the safety, well-being, and dignity of children and families.

09.03.2026 16:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Register now for our updated Structured Decision Making training!

06.03.2026 18:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are still seats available in the upcoming Assessing Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents training. Register now!

05.03.2026 16:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Check out these CASCW resource cards about Siblings Bill of Rights: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...

04.03.2026 19:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are still seats available in our upcoming Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare. Register now through the training catalog!

03.03.2026 18:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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March is National Social Work Month 💙
We recognize and thank social workers for their dedication to children, families, and communities—and for the vital work they do every day in child welfare.

02.03.2026 18:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Employment

We are hiring to add Qualified Individual Community Trainers to our team. Learn more and apply through the employment page: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...

27.02.2026 17:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This month we welcomed Avery, our new LMS Project Manger to the MNCWTA staff!

26.02.2026 18:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This resource Wednesday learn about the DCYF page for Basic Needs: dcyf.mn.gov/basic-needs

25.02.2026 19:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are still seats available in our upcoming Legal Practice Skills Training. Register now through the training catalog!

24.02.2026 17:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Check out this new course available through our partners at the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare! Learn more about this offering and their other available courses: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...

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The first cohort of New Supervisor training is now available for registration. This training is virtual and takes 4 sessions to grow supervisor knowledge and confidence. Register now!

20.02.2026 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Fact Sheets | Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare

Check out this CASCW fact sheet about Family Well-Being and Family Service Navigation: cascw.umn.edu/fact-sheets

19.02.2026 18:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are still seats available in our upcoming cohort of New Worker Foundations at the Metro Learning Center in Roseville. Register now through the training catalog!

18.02.2026 18:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New Supervisor Orientation is a new course now available to be taken asynchronously online! Register and take this training now!

17.02.2026 18:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Seats are still open in our Motivational Interviewing training cohort starting soon! Register now!

11.02.2026 14:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are still seats available in our upcoming Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents training. Register now through the training catalog!

10.02.2026 17:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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As our Wednesday resource recommendation this week, check out this webinar recording that CASCW hosted a few weeks ago. Access through this youtube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPp...

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There are still seats available in our upcoming cohort of New Worker Foundations in Duluth. Register now through the training catalog!

03.02.2026 18:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA): Two Years Later. Revisiting What It Is, Why It Matters, and What’s Next

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the history, leadership, and resilience of Black communities and to reflect on the ongoing work needed to advance equity in child welfare. Check out our new blog:
mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...

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There are still seats available in the upcoming Qualified Individual training. Register now!

30.01.2026 19:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Effective immediately, the Training Academy has canceled all upcoming offerings of Orientation Enhancement. Learn more here and in our recent announcements. As always contact us if you have additional question about this temporary change.

29.01.2026 16:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Check out this CASCW fact sheet about Culturally Affirming Practice to Support Prevention: cascw.umn.edu/fact-sheets

28.01.2026 18:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are still seats available in our upcoming Responsive Child Welfare Practice With LGBTQIA2S+ Youth training. Register now through the training catalog!

26.01.2026 19:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are still seats available in our upcoming Assessing Prospective Foster Parents (Home Studies) training next week! Register now!

23.01.2026 15:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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As the winter continues we want to share ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! This week we have podcast recommendations

22.01.2026 20:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Check out these CASCW resource cards about clarifying core values: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...

21.01.2026 19:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Several of our MNCWTA staff were also in attendance at the 2026 ICWA Winter Conference on January 12 and 13th. To learn more about the conference visit: https://www.mnttcp.com/training/conferences/

20.01.2026 17:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Today for MLK Day, child welfare professionals should reflect on the ways in which their work connects with the history of justice in public service. Visit this blog post to learn more about these connections:
mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...

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