Minnesota’s Child Protection System: Working Toward More Effective Data-Based Decision Making
Meridian Ballroom, The Commons HotelIn 2015, the Governor's Task Force on the Protection of Children emphasized the critical need to pay close attention to the responsible and effective use of data in case decision making. How do Minnesota child protection professionals currently access and use date in their practice and policy decisions? What improvements in data collection and use [...]
Legislative task force on child protection
State Office Building, Room #10 100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesAlliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture Conference
Crown Plaza Minneapolis Northstar Downtown 618 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCo-sponsored by CASCW. More details to come as they become available.
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Statewide Conference
Humphrey School of Public AffairsAcross the state, counties and tribes are wrestling with more difficult and complicated cases, a workforce shortage and trying to comply with new regulations for child protection. Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are mentioned in the Governor’s Task Force recommendations as a best practice. Working with the right expert, at the right time, can minimize trauma to [...]
Society for Social Work Research Conference
New Orleans Marriott New Orleans, Louisiana21st Annual Conference Ensure Healthy Development for all Youth The SSWR Annual Conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests, from workshops on the latest quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to symposia featuring studies in child welfare, aging, mental health, welfare reform, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Over 500 symposia, workshop, [...]
Using the University of Minnesota’s Traumatic Stress Screen for Children and Adolescents in Child Welfare Practice
Chisago County Government Center Suite150B 313 N Main St, Center City, MNFree Training Opportunity! Training Objectives: Provide background and evidence supporting development of the University of Minnesota’s Traumatic Stress Screen for Children and Adolescents© Teach and demonstrate proper use of the TSSCA Explain how to use TSSCA results in a variety of practice contexts including case planning, court reporting and safety planning Model a case study [...]
2017 Children & Youth Issues Briefing: Helping Children Succeed to Build A Stronger Minnesota Our Children. Our Future.
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront 11 E. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MNJoin nearly 1000 advocates at the 2017 Children & Youth Issues Briefing which convenes each year at the start of the legislative session. This year’s program will focus on emerging legislative issues expected to significantly impact our state’s children and youth. Hear from experts and leaders across the state, and engage in discussion to learn [...]
Getting Intentional about Social and Emotional Learning: Promise, Progress, and Priorities
Here is an opportunity to take part in a symposium hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development. The event is free, and open to the public, but registration is required. If you're unable to attend in person, you may take part in the online webinar. At our capstone to the social and [...]