89th legislative session

October 2014

Governor names individuals to Task Force on the Protection of Children
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Governor names individuals to Task Force on the Protection of Children

Governor names individuals to Task Force on the Protection of Children

By Heidi Ombisa Skallet|2014-10-06T13:35:12-05:00October 6th, 2014|Categories: CASCW at the Capitol|Tags: 89th legislative session, CPS Task Force, Governor Dayton, in the media, MN child welfare policy|

"The abuse of any child in Minnesota is one child too many. No child should have to suffer from the violence or neglect of a family member or other adult. I look forward to the recommendations of this new Task Force, and I urge the Legislature to act on them in January." —Governor Dayton On [...]

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September 2014

Minnesota’s child protection system will be a “hot topic” during the next legislative session
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Minnesota’s child protection system will be a “hot topic” during the next legislative session

Minnesota’s child protection system will be a “hot topic” during the next legislative session

By Heidi Ombisa Skallet|2016-12-01T19:33:01-06:00September 23rd, 2014|Categories: CASCW at the Capitol|Tags: 89th legislative session, child protection screening, CPS Task Force, Governor Dayton, in the media, MN child welfare funding, MN child welfare practice, MN DHS|

Governor Mark Dayton announcing an executive order regarding Minnesota's child protection system. Source: Tom Scheck/MPR News Over the last few months the Star Tribune and other media outlets have put Minnesota's child protection system in the spotlight, highlighting concerns surrounding the low screen-in rates of reports of alleged child maltreatment as well as the death [...]

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