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Save the Dates: Updated Aligned For Impact Returns Fall 2026
We're excited to bring back Aligned for Impact: Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration in Child Protection with newly redesigned, no-cost, in-person training offerings this fall. Attendees will have opportunities to directly connect with state and local peers and experts for individualized conversations tailored to their team's level of development and areas of focus.
These trainings are designed for professionals who work with child protection multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) or collaborative partnerships, as well as those interested in developing a new team in their community. The Training Academy is working to offer free Social Work CEUs, CLE credits, and POST credits. More details are available on our MDT page.
Training Academy Website Redesign
The Training Academy is rolling out a redesigned website built on user feedback and data from child protection workers across Minnesota. Phase one goes live later this week with a newly organized, accessible home page, with the rest of the site transitioning later this year. Read the full blog post to learn how these changes improve your user experience and what to expect next. |
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Training |
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The Academy offers a variety of trainings, such as Advanced Practice, New Worker, Supervisor, Mandated Reporter, and Motivational Interviewing.
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Use the navigation below to explore trainings by type.
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To see all courses, click the Full Training Catalog button below.
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Advanced Practice Training |
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Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality: MAAFPCWDA (CWTA X224)
As of this mailing, we have opened 30 offerings of this course for registration (at 25 learners per course equaling 750 learners), and we will continue to schedule more until all county agency child protection workers and their supervisors complete this training. Visit here to see a complete listing of offerings, both current and upcoming.
Structured Decision Making: Updated Safety Assessment Training (CWTA X200.1)
Family Group Decision Making: Overview and Facilitation (CWTA X202)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training |
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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.
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Mandated Reporter Training |
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This training is available for Minnesota professionals identified by law who must make a report if they know or have reason to believe that child maltreatment has occurred. This training takes approximately 60 minutes. We also offer an option for agencies to lead their own group training. Visit our Mandated Reporter Training page to learn more. |
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New Worker Training |
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All new child protection workers should plan to take the following courses. Supervisors should assign these courses AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after a new worker's start date to ensure workers complete prerequisites and can enroll in their preferred Foundations cohort. Use this New Worker Checklist to help assign and monitor employee progress. Visit our website for a complete overview of New Worker Training.
ICWA/MIFPA Foundations (TTCP x101.C)
This training is brought to you by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). You must complete an ICWA/MIFPA 2-Day Training before you can register for New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113).
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July 16-17 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
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July 23-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Marshall
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August 6-7 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
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August 17-18 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Owatonna
New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113)
This training consists of self-paced, instructor-led (both in-person and virtual), and simulation or virtual reality opportunities.
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Foster Parent Training |
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The Training Academy is currently working on a contract with DCYF for the next year. Until that contract is signed, there will be a delay in scheduling new cohorts of Foster Parent Pre-Service Training. Once the contract is signed, we will contact licensors directly with training information. We appreciate your patience. |
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Supervisor Training |
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Supervisor Coaching Training
Learn more about the new Supervisor Coaching Training. Registration will open approximately 2 months prior to the first day of training. Register through the Training Portal. Learners must start with Course 1, can take Courses 2-4 in any order, and cannot complete Course 5 until Courses 1-4 are complete.
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Course 1: August 27 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 2: September 10 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 3: September 24 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 4: October 8 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 5: October 22 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
Orientation to New Supervisor Training (CWTA X300)
This self-paced training is the first course of New Supervisor Training, will take approximately 5.5 hours to complete, and must be completed prior to registration for CWTA X310. Learners will also take the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Assessment and attend a debrief session with a Qualified Administrator.
New Supervisor Training (CWTA X310)
This course is cohort-based, so supervisors will stay with the same group of learners throughout. Supervisors can register once they have completed the Orientation to New Supervisor Training. Registration will open approximately 2 months prior to the first day of training.
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Additional Opportunities |
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Qualified Individual Training (CWTA X400)
Training is available to prepare clinicians and community members to become Qualified Individuals (QIs). The next offering of QI Training will be August 5 - 6. 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.dcyf@state.mn.us. |
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School Seclusion: Partnering to Support Children
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) is hosting a new no-cost webinar opportunity to provide an overview of school seclusion, including what it is, how it's defined and implemented in schools, and the potential impacts on children’s well-being. Participants will explore the role of child welfare workers in situations where seclusion occurs, with an emphasis on supporting children and families in understanding their rights, experiences, and options. Tuesday, August 4 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
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Supporting Young People & Families in Navigating Sexual Health Services in Minnesota
This guide was designed to help child welfare workers support young people involved in the child welfare system in accessing sexual health services, and building confidence around their health. Created by CASCW and the Center for Practice Transformation, this guide is intended to help you support young people and families by providing information and resources, supporting conversations, and providing safe spaces. Access a digital copy here. An additional resource called the Supporting Sexual Development Guide can also be downloaded here. |
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