Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy
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We train, develop, and support the skills, expertise, and well-being of Minnesota’s child welfare workforce. https://mnchildwelfaretraining.com/
There are still seats available in our upcoming Assessing Prospective Foster Parents (Home Studies) training next week! Register now!
January 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
There are still seats available in our upcoming Assessing Prospective Foster Parents (Home Studies) training next week! Register now!
As the winter continues we want to share ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! This week we have podcast recommendations
January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
As the winter continues we want to share ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! This week we have podcast recommendations
Check out these CASCW resource cards about clarifying core values: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
January 21, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Check out these CASCW resource cards about clarifying core values: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
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/
January 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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/
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:
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January 19, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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/...
mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...
As the winter continues we have a few more ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! This weeks feature is around writing positive affirmations!
January 16, 2026 at 8:36 PM
As the winter continues we have a few more ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! This weeks feature is around writing positive affirmations!
The next cohort of Foster Parent College starts next week- we hope to see you there!
January 15, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The next cohort of Foster Parent College starts next week- we hope to see you there!
Current Title IV-E students and alumni gathered earlier this week at the ICWA Annual Conference in Prior Lake. Learn more about ICWA and this conference: www.mnttcp.com/training/con...
January 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Current Title IV-E students and alumni gathered earlier this week at the ICWA Annual Conference in Prior Lake. Learn more about ICWA and this conference: www.mnttcp.com/training/con...
During National Poverty in America month, it is important to remember that \supporting families means addressing systemic barriers and ensuring poverty is never mistaken for neglect.
January 13, 2026 at 5:14 PM
During National Poverty in America month, it is important to remember that \supporting families means addressing systemic barriers and ensuring poverty is never mistaken for neglect.
Check out this new video about why Motivational Interviewing is important!
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January 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Check out this new video about why Motivational Interviewing is important!
This Healthcare month in Minnesota we want to remind our workforce of the importance of partnering across systems to support the physical, mental, and developmental health of every child and family.
January 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
This Healthcare month in Minnesota we want to remind our workforce of the importance of partnering across systems to support the physical, mental, and developmental health of every child and family.
Register now to secure your spot in our upcoming Assessing Prospective Foster Parents (Home Studies) training later this month!
January 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Register now to secure your spot in our upcoming Assessing Prospective Foster Parents (Home Studies) training later this month!
This resource Wednesday learn about the DCYF page for resources on Child Care and Early Learning: dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and...
Child Care and Early Learning
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January 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This resource Wednesday learn about the DCYF page for resources on Child Care and Early Learning: dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and...
Check out these CASCW resource cards about motivational interviewing: cascw.umn.edu/professional-... If you have additional interest in Motivational Interviewing, check out our MI training offerings!
January 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Check out these CASCW resource cards about motivational interviewing: cascw.umn.edu/professional-... If you have additional interest in Motivational Interviewing, check out our MI training offerings!
During this busy time of year we want to share ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! Our second feature is on meditation and mindfulness practices
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
During this busy time of year we want to share ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! Our second feature is on meditation and mindfulness practices
As we start a new calendar year, January is an important time to refocus on your personal mental wellness needs and habits. By taking care of yourself you can better support the mental wellness of your coworkers, peers, and communities you serve.
January 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM
As we start a new calendar year, January is an important time to refocus on your personal mental wellness needs and habits. By taking care of yourself you can better support the mental wellness of your coworkers, peers, and communities you serve.
This weeks resource supports learning about the DCYF page for Child Safety and Family Preservation resources: dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and...
Radware Captcha Page
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December 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This weeks resource supports learning about the DCYF page for Child Safety and Family Preservation resources: dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and...
During this busy time of year we want to share ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! First, we have book recommendations!
December 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
During this busy time of year we want to share ideas for wellness activities to take care of yourself! First, we have book recommendations!
Have you recently joined our social media but want to learn even more about our work? Join our mailing list by signing up on our website: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/
December 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Have you recently joined our social media but want to learn even more about our work? Join our mailing list by signing up on our website: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/
Check out these CASCW resource cards about weighing pros and cons: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Check out these CASCW resource cards about weighing pros and cons: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
Register now to secure your spot in our January SDM Updated Safety Assessment Training. Register in the MNCWTA training catalog!
December 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Register now to secure your spot in our January SDM Updated Safety Assessment Training. Register in the MNCWTA training catalog!
Check out this CASCW Resource about Improving Racial Identity Data Collection: cascw.umn.edu/booklets-and-...
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Check out this CASCW Resource about Improving Racial Identity Data Collection: cascw.umn.edu/booklets-and-...
If you are a supervisor planning foundations for your new workers, here are some of our upcoming cohorts of foundations training across Minnesota. Enrollment opens approximately two months prior to the first day of training.
December 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
If you are a supervisor planning foundations for your new workers, here are some of our upcoming cohorts of foundations training across Minnesota. Enrollment opens approximately two months prior to the first day of training.
This weeks Help Desk Highlight explains Creating a Training Portal Profile. For step by step photo instructions or more information check out this support article or submit a ticket to our team contact page. mnchildwelfaretraining.fres...
December 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This weeks Help Desk Highlight explains Creating a Training Portal Profile. For step by step photo instructions or more information check out this support article or submit a ticket to our team contact page. mnchildwelfaretraining.fres...
This resource Wednesday learn about the DCYF page for Adoption, Foster Care, and Kinship Supports: dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and...
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This resource Wednesday learn about the DCYF page for Adoption, Foster Care, and Kinship Supports: dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and...