Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy
@mncwta.bsky.social
We train, develop, and support the skills, expertise, and well-being of Minnesota’s child welfare workforce. https://mnchildwelfaretraining.com/
Seats are still available in the upcoming Qualified Individual training. Register now and learn more in the MNCWTA Training Catalog.
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Seats are still available in the upcoming Qualified Individual training. Register now and learn more in the MNCWTA Training Catalog.
Check out our help desk on any page of our website in the bottom right corner (click on the yellow question mark) the next time you have questions!
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Check out our help desk on any page of our website in the bottom right corner (click on the yellow question mark) the next time you have questions!
In celebration of November being National Family Caregivers month we want to say thank you too all of the caregivers who provide stability, love, and connection for children and families every day.
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
In celebration of November being National Family Caregivers month we want to say thank you too all of the caregivers who provide stability, love, and connection for children and families every day.
Check out this new course offering by our partners at the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. Enhancing the Alliance: Skills that Build a Stage-Matched and Culturally Responsive Relationship training is free and available now online: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Check out this new course offering by our partners at the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. Enhancing the Alliance: Skills that Build a Stage-Matched and Culturally Responsive Relationship training is free and available now online: cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
Seats are still available in our upcoming Family Group Decision Making training. Register now and learn more in the MNCWTA Training Catalog.
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Seats are still available in our upcoming Family Group Decision Making training. Register now and learn more in the MNCWTA Training Catalog.
In support of the newly passed Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA), the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy has selected Public Knowledge as the curriculum developer for this new course.
November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In support of the newly passed Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA), the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy has selected Public Knowledge as the curriculum developer for this new course.
Child safety starts with a well-equipped workforce, so in honor of child safety protection month, make sure you are up to date on your required and advanced practice trainings.
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Child safety starts with a well-equipped workforce, so in honor of child safety protection month, make sure you are up to date on your required and advanced practice trainings.
Last Month we welcomed Patrick, new Graduate Research Assistant for the Evaluation and Certification team to the MNCWTA staff.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Last Month we welcomed Patrick, new Graduate Research Assistant for the Evaluation and Certification team to the MNCWTA staff.
Seats are still available in our upcoming advanced practice training about Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth. Register now and learn more in the MNCWTA Training Catalog.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Seats are still available in our upcoming advanced practice training about Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth. Register now and learn more in the MNCWTA Training Catalog.
In November and all year long we remind our workforce of the importance of honoring Indigenous cultures, respecting tribal sovereignty, and working to keep Native children connected to their families and communities.
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In November and all year long we remind our workforce of the importance of honoring Indigenous cultures, respecting tribal sovereignty, and working to keep Native children connected to their families and communities.
Seats are still open in our November Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents Training. Register now through our training catalog!
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Seats are still open in our November Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents Training. Register now through our training catalog!
This month we want to celebrate the importance of permanency, belonging, and lifelong support for children and youth in adoption.
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This month we want to celebrate the importance of permanency, belonging, and lifelong support for children and youth in adoption.
🎃Don't get spooked by SSIS: take SSIS Essentials, a collection of six modules designed to provide caseworkers with an introduction to basic navigation and functionality of core SSIS functions. Take this course through the training catalog today!
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🎃Don't get spooked by SSIS: take SSIS Essentials, a collection of six modules designed to provide caseworkers with an introduction to basic navigation and functionality of core SSIS functions. Take this course through the training catalog today!
Seats are still available in cohort 30 of Foster Parent Pre-Service Training. Foster care licensors at their local county human services agency or tribe should connect prospective foster care families with this training process as needed.
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Seats are still available in cohort 30 of Foster Parent Pre-Service Training. Foster care licensors at their local county human services agency or tribe should connect prospective foster care families with this training process as needed.
We are hiring to add a LMS Project Manager to our team. Learn more and apply through the employment link: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...
October 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We are hiring to add a LMS Project Manager to our team. Learn more and apply through the employment link: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...
Evaluation staff from the Training Academy presented last week at the 2025 Permanency & Child Welfare Fall Conference on practical strategies that workers and supervisors can use together to bridge the gap between learning and application.
October 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Evaluation staff from the Training Academy presented last week at the 2025 Permanency & Child Welfare Fall Conference on practical strategies that workers and supervisors can use together to bridge the gap between learning and application.
At MNCWTA, we stand with LGBTQIA2S+ communities and remain committed to training professionals to provide affirming, compassionate care.
October 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
At MNCWTA, we stand with LGBTQIA2S+ communities and remain committed to training professionals to provide affirming, compassionate care.
Additional MNCWTA Staff presented at and attended the St. Louis County HHS Conference last week!
October 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Additional MNCWTA Staff presented at and attended the St. Louis County HHS Conference last week!
Seats are still available in the next cohort of New Worker Foundations, taking place in Marshall at the Southwest Learning Center.
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Seats are still available in the next cohort of New Worker Foundations, taking place in Marshall at the Southwest Learning Center.
In child welfare, inclusion means recognizing and supporting the unique strengths and needs of families with disabilities. Check out these podcasts to learn more about how you can support all families equitably: cascw.umn.edu/professional-... ; cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
October 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In child welfare, inclusion means recognizing and supporting the unique strengths and needs of families with disabilities. Check out these podcasts to learn more about how you can support all families equitably: cascw.umn.edu/professional-... ; cascw.umn.edu/professional-...
Staff from the Training Academy and the University of Minnesota Duluth presented last week at the St. Louis County HHS Conference on the MN Title IV-E Consortium and preparing BSW and MSW students for child welfare professional opportunities throughout Minnesota.
October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Staff from the Training Academy and the University of Minnesota Duluth presented last week at the St. Louis County HHS Conference on the MN Title IV-E Consortium and preparing BSW and MSW students for child welfare professional opportunities throughout Minnesota.
Seats are still open in our November Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents Training. Register now through our training catalog!
October 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Seats are still open in our November Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents Training. Register now through our training catalog!
Indigenous children and families deserve systems rooted in healing and belonging. Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the strength, resilience, and sovereignty of Native Nations and communities.
October 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Indigenous children and families deserve systems rooted in healing and belonging. Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the strength, resilience, and sovereignty of Native Nations and communities.
Caring for families means caring for mental health, too. Looking for ways to support mental health of communities you serve? Visit our blog from the spring to learn more about trainings you can take to further support communities you serve: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...
October 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Caring for families means caring for mental health, too. Looking for ways to support mental health of communities you serve? Visit our blog from the spring to learn more about trainings you can take to further support communities you serve: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/...
Seats are still available in our upcoming Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills training!
October 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Seats are still available in our upcoming Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills training!