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Training Catalog Now Public
Courses offered by the Training Academy are now publicly viewable in our Training Catalog. Now learners can review the upcoming schedule, and will be prompted to log into the Training Portal once they are ready to register. To see all upcoming courses, visit the Training Catalog. If you have questions, contact us at info@mnchildwelfaretraining.com. |
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Certification
Certification is coming to New Worker Training in 2026. Certification enhances credibility, ensures adherence to standards, promotes continuous professional development, and ultimately provides assurance that child welfare professionals possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. Learn more. |
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Contractors/Grantees Invited to Submit RFP for MAAFPCWDA Training Curriculum
We are seeking proposals for the development of a new training curriculum as outlined in the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA) of 2019. We are looking for an individual, group, or entity to develop a dynamic, community informed training curriculum for child welfare professionals working toward cultural competency with families and communities who are over represented within the child welfare system with specific attention to working with African American families and communities. A virtual Q&A Session will take place on August 26 from 12:00-1:00 PM CT. RFP submissions are due September 22, 2025. Complete details, specifications, and expectations can be found at z.umn.edu/maafpcwda_rfp. |
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New Supervisor Training Pilot Fall 2025
Curriculum for the upcoming New Supervisor Training is now complete, and the Training Academy is moving through the final stages of preparation to launch this new course! Our trainers are currently learning the curriculum and preparing to lead practice sessions between now and October. A Pilot will take place in November and December. Learn more. |
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Training Academy Advisory Network: Spread the Word!
The Training Academy continues to seek new members for our Advisory Network. Members include:
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those with experience in the child welfare system or related fields of practice (mental health therapists, substance abuse counselors, guardian ad litems, child development specialists, law enforcement, judges, attorneys, educators, etc.)
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anyone with interest in addressing disparities and disproportionality in child welfare through training; and
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those who wish to help support the well-being and development of the child welfare workforce.
Please share this with anyone who might be interested. An interest form is available on our website. |
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New Worker Training |
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Supervisors should use this New Worker Checklist to help assign and monitor new child protection worker 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.
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).
ICWA/MIFPA Foundations (TTCP x101.C)
An ICWA/MIFPA 2-Day Training is required to be completed before workers can enroll in a New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113) cohort.
- September 10-11 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Ramsey County HHS
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October 15-16 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Detroit Lakes
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November 12-13 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
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December 17-18 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
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.
Enrollment for the following Cohorts will open approximately 2 months prior to first day of training:
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Cohort 221 | October 14 - January 28 | Duluth
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Cohort 222 | November 4 - March 4 | Marshall
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Cohort 223 | November 4 - March 5 | Roseville
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Cohort 224 | November 18 - March 11 | Detroit Lakes
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Cohort 225 | December 2 - March 18 | Owatonna
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Cohort 226 | December 9 - March 25 | Roseville
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Advanced Practice Training |
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ICWA/MIFPA Foundations (TTCP x101.C) - see Training Catalog in the Training Portal for latest offerings. Unless specified, this course is open to Ongoing Workers and New Workers.
Responsive Child Welfare Practice with LGBTQIA2S+ Youth (CWTA X210)
Assessing Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents (CWTA X220)
Active Efforts Training: Family Preservation and the MAAFPCWDA Framework (CWTA X221)
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August 28 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Roseville
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August 28 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Roseville
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September 23 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Roseville
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September 23 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Roseville
Family Group Decision Making: Overview and Facilitation (CWTA X202)
Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare (CWTA X205)
Signs of Safety + Signs of Safety: Three Month Review (CWTA X215)
Must attend all dates listed below:
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Supervisor Training |
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ICWA/MIFPA Foundations for Supervisors Only (TTCP x101.C)
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. Register through the Training Portal.
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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.
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Motivational Interviewing Training |
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All MI Courses and Pathways are Now Available
All Motivational Interviewing (MI) courses and Pathways are 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. For Pathway 1, learners should register for the following virtual courses:
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Self-Paced (CWTA X405)
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Instructor-Led Workshops (CWTA X406) - Cohort 37 starts September 15
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Coaching Circles 1-4 (CWTA X407.1, CWTA X407.2, CWTA X407.3, and CWTA X407.4) - Circles do not need to be completed in order
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Skills Demonstration (CWTA X408)
Register in the Training Portal.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) Pathway Training Update
As part of an ongoing effort to streamline and simplify Motivational Interviewing Training and certification, Pathway 2 and Pathway 3 will merge as soon as early 2026. Between now and the launch of the new Pathway, the Training Academy highly encourages workers to complete the certification process. Pathway 1 will remain unchanged. Be on the lookout for more information regarding the merge within the next few months. For questions or help, e-mail MITraining@MNChildWelfareTraining.com.
MI Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 a.m. CST Last Friday of Month
The FFPSA Motivational Interviewing (MI) Team, Michelle Ndely (CQI Change Management Specialist), Amber Forrester (CQI Research Consultant), Miquela Hernandez (FFPSA & Family Preservation Implementation Specialist) and Ashlee Vaughan (Training Implementation Specialist) will host office hours on the last Friday of every month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. CST. This dedicated time provides an opportunity for their team to offer MI implementation support, tech assistance (Canvas/Training Portal and Lyssn), answer questions, and address any concerns you may have. Office Hours can be accessed at this Microsoft Teams link.
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 CUEs are offered for this learning opportunity.
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Additional Training and Resources |
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2025 Permanency & Child Welfare Fall Conference
This dynamic two-day conference, offered by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, will unite child welfare professionals and advocates in a shared mission: to deepen their expertise and sharpen their strategies for addressing the diverse and often competing needs of children, youth, and families. October 14-15 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America. Learn more and register here. For learners in Greater Minnesota who will travel more than 75 miles to attend, stipends are still available. |
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Culturally Affirming Practice to Support Prevention
CASCW is hosting this new webinar event, brought to you in partnership with the Promotion and Prevention Unit in the Child Safety and Permanency Administration at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families. This webinar will demonstrate the importance of culture as a foundation to building child and family wellbeing, including resilience and community connection. Thursday, August 28 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST. |
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Clarifying My Core Values Cards
Identifying our core values can help to provide a sense of direction, purpose, and motivation. This is particularly important during times of stress, change, and loss. This new card activity brought to you by CASCW and the Center for Practice Transformation is intended to inspire a deeper connection to your innermost core values. It can be a conversation, a reflection, or both! Fill out this quick form, or email CASCW@umn.edu today. |
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Foster Parent Training |
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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, September 25. |
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Qualified Individual Training |
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This 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 childcare 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. Scheduled for August 19-20. |
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