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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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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-...

23.02.2026 20:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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...

04.02.2026 18:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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/...

02.02.2026 22:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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/...

19.01.2026 16:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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!

16.01.2026 20:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The next cohort of Foster Parent College starts next week- we hope to see you there!

15.01.2026 20:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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...

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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.

13.01.2026 17:14 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Check out this new video about why Motivational Interviewing is important!

12.01.2026 17:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

09.01.2026 16:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Register now to secure your spot in our upcoming Assessing Prospective Foster Parents (Home Studies) training later this month!

08.01.2026 20:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0