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As we continue course development, simulation is slated to be added to New Supervisor Training, as well as some Specialty Courses, including Legal Practice Skills. Look for more information in the coming months.

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Progress and Strengthening Commitments

Each February, Black History Month provides an opportunity to understand the historical harm that the child welfare system has caused to Black children and families in the United States. Read our latest blog post, which includes information about events taking place throughout the state.

Visit here to view the complete training report for January. Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) training is developed and delivered by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP).

Open seats are available in our trainings. Visit our Training Catalog to see them all. Upcoming trainings include:

New Worker Training

All new child protection workers should plan to take the following courses. Supervisors should assign these courses AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to ensure workers complete prerequisites and can enroll in their preferred cohort. Use this New Worker Checklist to help assign and monitor employee progress for the following courses:

New Worker Orientation: Self-Paced Modules (CWTA X110)

Ask new workers to finish this course in the first few days on the job, and remind them that they cannot register for the instructor-led course until this is complete. 

New Worker Orientation: Instructor-Led Enhancement
(CWTA X111)

This four-hour virtual training is designed to enhance what was learned in the Orientation modules. This course must be completed before you can register for New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113).

• February 20 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Virtual

• February 25 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual

• March 4 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Virtual

• March 13 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Virtual

• March 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual

• March 27 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Virtual

ICWA/MIFPA Foundations for New Workers (CWTA X219)

This training is brought to you by the University of Minnesota Duluth Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). This introductory course covers the basics of the history of ICWA and provides information on the application of ICWA and MIFPA. This course is required to be completed before you can register for New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113). 

• February 13-14 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville

• March 3-4 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Detroit Lakes

New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113)

This revised training is made up of self-paced, instructor-led (both in-person and virtual), and simulation or virtual reality learning opportunities.

• Cohort 207 | February 12 - May 15 | Duluth

• Cohort 208 | February 26 - May 14 | Marshall

• Cohort 209 | March 4 - June 18 | Roseville

• Cohort 210 | April 3 - June 18 | Detroit Lakes

• Cohort 211 | April 8 - July 2 | Owatonna

Specialty Training

Signs of Safety + Signs of Safety: Three Month Review (CWTA X215)

Must attend all dates listed below:

Part 1: February 13-14 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Virtual

Part 2: May 14 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents (CWTA X209)

March 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Virtual

Permanency Regional Training (CWTA X402)

March 19 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Olmsted County Community Services

Assessing Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents (CWTA X220)

March 19-20 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Day | Roseville (WAITLIST)

Family Group Decision Making: Overview and Facilitation (CWTA X202)

April 8-9 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Virtual

Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training

All MI Courses and Pathways are Now Available
All Motivational Interviewing (MI) courses and Pathways are now available for Minnesota county and tribal child protection workers and their supervisors. If you have questions about MI Training, contact our Training Implementation Specialist at mitraining@mnchildwelfaretraining.com. The following virtual courses are available:

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Child Welfare Professionals: Instructor-Led Workshops (CWTA X406)

• Cohort 32 | March 31, April 7, 14, 21 | 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Each Day

Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Child Welfare Professionals: Coaching Circles 1-4 (CWTA X407)

• Coaching Circle 2 | February 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Coaching Circle 1 | February 13 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

• Coaching Circle 1 | February 26 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

• Coaching Circle 2 | March 5 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

• Coaching Circle 3 | March 12 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

• Coaching Circle 1 | March 26 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

• Coaching Circle 2 | April 2 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

• Coaching Circle 3 | April 9 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Explore the options in the Training Portal.

Accommodation Requests
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in a training, contact us as soon as possible at info@mnchildwelfaretraining.com.

Questions about Attendance, Cancelation, or Registration?

Visit our Training Policies page. 

Need to Cancel Your Registration?
Our class sizes tend to be small, and we often have a waiting list. Follow the instructions here if you need to drop a course.

Refresher MI Coaching Circle Non-Credit Learning Opportunities

This course allows learners to hone and strengthen their existing Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills with feedback and support from an MI trainer. No credits or CEUs are offered for this learning opportunity.

• March 11 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Virtual (Register Here)

• April 16 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Virtual (Register Here)

• May 21 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Virtual (Register Here)

Motivational Interviewing was selected as one of Minnesota's evidence-based practices for the Family First Prevention Services Act.

Foster Parent Training Available

Licensors with resource parents that need training should learn more about Foster Parent College and the Pre-Service Training offered by the Training Academy. Cohorts include four instructor-led, virtual trainings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The next cohort training begins on Thursday, April 3.

Additional Training

SSIS Coffee Talks

Coffee talks will resume Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m. with SSIS Statewide Release v25.1. Registration is required and will be open until the webinar begins. This session will be recorded and posted on the Training Academy SSIS Training webpage seven-to-ten business days following the event. Visit the SSIS Resources page to view what’s ahead in v25.1, release notes, and the known defects report.

Qualified Individual Training (CWTA X400) | February 18-19

Training is available to prepare clinicians and community members to become Qualified Individuals (QIs). QIs determine whether or not a child’s/youth’s needs can be met within their family or family foster home with community services rather than being placed in a child care institution, known as a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP). If you have questions or want to express your interest in participating, email ffpsa.qualifiedindividual.dhs@state.mn.us.

Survey Request

Co-occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence Training/Technical Assistance Needs Assessment

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is conducting a brief, anonymous survey of county and tribal child welfare workers and supervisors. The purpose of the survey is to understand the training and technical assistance needs of county and tribal child welfare agencies in responding to the co-occurrence of child maltreatment and domestic violence. Your feedback will inform updates to the Best Practice Guide for the Co-Occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence and to the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy domestic violence course. 

Please complete the survey by March 1.

Questions may be directed to Sophia Handzel, DCYF MSW Intern, at sophia.handzel@state.mn.us, or Heidi Meher, Child Safety Consultant, at heidi.meher@state.mn.us.

Employment Opportunities

Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA)

• Community Trainers: Qualified Individual (QI)

• Community Trainers: Family Group Decision Making (FGDM)

Visit our website to learn more about the opportunities.

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Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA), 1711 County Road B West Suite 200N, Roseville, MN 55113, United States

The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) is a collaboration between the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Safety and Permanency Division and the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.