The Acorn | August 2023

Foster Parent Training

If your agency has prospective foster care parents and you want to utilize our Foster Parent Training, the next cohort will begin on Tuesday, September 12. If you have questions, contact us at info@mnchildwelfaretraining.com.

SSIS Essentials Course Now Available in Training Portal
SSIS Essentials is a collection of six eLearning modules designed to provide caseworkers with an introduction to basic navigation and functionality of core SSIS functions. Learning is self-paced and experiential. Each module takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. While not required, we strongly suggest that all new workers complete this course. This is the same SSIS Essentials found in TrainLink, but will be reflected in your Training Portal training record.

The courses below are available for registration through the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) Training Portal. Go to our website, www.mnchildwelfaretraining.com, and then LOGIN (located in the top-right navigation). From there, select the Training Catalog, where you will find course descriptions and links to register.

Need a Training Portal Profile?
Ask your supervisor to invite you. If you are a tribal leader or supervisor, or you do not need a supervisor to assign your trainings, submit the New Profile Request Form. Be sure to use your most up-to-date email and to only use lowercase letters (for both profile requests and invitations). If you have technical issues, complete the Help & Support form here.

Responsive Child Welfare Practice with LGBTQ Youth (CWTA X210)
August 8 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Online

Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents (CWTA X209)
August 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Online (Location Change)
October 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Online

Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare (CWTA X205)
August 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Online
September 13 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Online

Family Group Decision Making: Overview and Facilitation (CWTA X202)
August 22-23 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Online (Location Change)

Structured Decision Making (CWTA X200)
October 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Online

New Worker Training

Child Welfare Foundations Training (CWTA X100)

Foundations training is only for new county and tribal workers who are involved in child protection, and is assigned by a supervisor or tribal leader through the Training Portal. Participants must be able to attend all dates/times. Remind your employees that they still need to enroll in a course even after you have assigned it to them. Learn more here. A checklist of all new worker requirements can be found here. New workers can begin the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) CW Professionals (CWTA X401) modules after they register for Foundations.

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

Attendance
Learners who miss more than 30 minutes of training will not receive credit. Learners who miss more than 30 minutes of Foundations (new worker) training will need to repeat that specific classroom. If the training takes place over several days, you can only miss 30 minutes total; not 30 minutes per day. Please plan ahead to adjust court dates, on-call shifts, caseload responsibilities, etc.

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.

Permanency Regional Training
The DHS Permanency Support Unit staff will hold permanency trainings at the Regional Learning Centers across Minnesota. Each training will be in person; space will be limited to the room size at each location. These offerings are designed for county and tribal child welfare and/or child protection workers. Each training is from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Below are the dates:

August 9 | Detroit Lakes
September 13 | Joint Law Enforcement Center

SSIS Coffee Talk: SSIS Statewide Release v23.3
SSIS users are invited to join the DHS SSIS Business Operations Section Tuesday, August 22, at 9:00 a.m. for a discussion of the SSIS Statewide Release v23.3. Questions are appreciated in advance and can be directed to Heide Moris, SSIS Mentor Program Coordinator. Registration is required.

ICWA/MIFPA Ongoing Worker Training (CWTA X212)
This training is brought to you by the University of Minnesota Duluth Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). This is an introductory course to the basics of the history of ICWA and application of ICWA and MIFPA. Course registration is located in the MNCWTA Course Catalog.

August 10-11 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Day | Detroit Lakes
September 14-15 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Day | Wright County Government Center

Permanency & Child Welfare Fall Conference | November 14-16
Join the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare as they revisit and unpack the complexities of permanency. More information and registration coming soon. Opportunities for travel stipends will be made available for up to 130 travelers from Greater Minnesota. If you would like additional information when it becomes available, please complete the travel stipend form on their website.

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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.