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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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Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare (CWTA X205) | 2 Options:
Structured Decision Making: Updated Safety Assessment Training (CWTA X200.1) | 2 Options:
Assessing Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents (CWTA X220)
- March 18-19 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
Signs of Safety + Signs of Safety: Three Month Review (CWTA X215)
Must attend all dates listed below:
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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 and offers 1.0 CEU. There is also a 15-minute Youth Programs option. 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 the 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.
NOTE: New Worker Orientation: Instructor-Led Enhancement (CWTA X111) is currently on hold and not a requirement 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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March 17-18 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Virtual
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March 19-20 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
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April 9-10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Owatonna
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April 20-21 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Duluth
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May 7-8 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Marshall
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May 11-12 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
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June 4-5 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Detroit Lakes
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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Cohort 230 | March 18 - June 18 | Marshall
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Cohort 231 | April 1 - June 26 | Roseville
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Cohort 232 | April 15 - July 22 | Virtual
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Cohort 234 | May 13 - August 19 | Owatonna
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Foster Parent Training |
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Foster Parent Pre-Service Training
The next offering of Foster Parent Pre-Service Training for resource parents starts on Thursday, March 24 (Cohort 32), and includes four virtual, weekly meetings from 6:00-8:00 p.m., which are supplemented by self-paced modules to be completed before each meeting. Licensors should visit the Training Academy website to learn more about this Foster Parent training option, to see all upcoming cohorts, and to get connected with Foster Parent College. |
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Supervisor Training |
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ICWA/MIFPA Foundations for Supervisors Only (TTCP x101.C)
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 will be 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. Following are details for Cohort 2:
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September 1-3 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Day | Duluth
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September 28-30 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Day | Duluth
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November 3 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Duluth
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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 April 13-14 . 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.
Working with Refugees and Newcomers to Minnesota
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) recently launched a new course created in partnership with the U of M School of Social Work. The self-paced course is available in the Cultural Responsiveness in Child Welfare (CR X100) online modules group and is called Working with Refugees and Newcomers to Minnesota. The course is designed to help child welfare workers better understand refugee and immigrant experiences, immigration pathways, and practical strategies for support. It offers one CEU. CASCW also offers a variety of free CEU-eligible online modules on their website. |
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Employment |
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Cultural Responsiveness Community Trainers
Community Trainers are needed to deliver a two‑day virtual course focused on applying culturally responsive practices when working with families who are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system. The course includes specific content related to African American families, as required by MAAFPCWDA legislation. Job ID 372536. |
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Qualified Individual Community Trainers
Community Trainers are needed to lead Qualified Individual (QI) Training, which prepares clinicians and community members to help reduce the number of children in childcare institutions. These 2-Day training sessions are typically conducted virtually, with sessions being scheduled at least 6 months in advance. Job ID 372464. |
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All Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy job opportunities can be found on our Employment Webpage. Check for new postings regularly! |
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