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January 26, 2024
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Safe Passage weighs in: experts sign on to recommendations for reforms to the state’s child protection system

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We’ve circled an important date on the calendar: February 12. That’s when Minnesota’s legislative session…

January 18, 2024
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Help protect Minnesota children: Important findings in our latest Child Fatalities from Maltreatment report

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Recently we asked the Department of Human Services to share the number of child fatalities…

January 11, 2024
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A closer look at substantial changes taking place in Hennepin County child protection

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The last article in the Star Tribune’s four-part series “In Harm’s Way” takes a closer…

January 4, 2024
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Parental substance abuse puts kids at risk: Star Tribune notes pregnancy and birth can be key moments for intervention

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Fact: Parental Substance Abuse Puts Kids at Risk Drug and alcohol use is a major…

December 28, 2023
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The greatest gift a child could receive at the holidays? A stable and loving home

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The holidays should be a joyful time for all children, but we know that for…

December 21, 2023
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Star Tribune highlights how the “friendly” approach of family assessment may be doing more harm than good

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The second article in a 4-part series by the Star Tribune highlights how the “friendly”…

December 15, 2023
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Star Tribune addresses need to better protect Minnesota’s children from abuse and neglect

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The Star Tribune recently published a 3-part series about the need to better protect Minnesota’s…

October 12, 2023
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A heartfelt thank you for joining us yesterday!

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We extend our deepest gratitude to all of you for joining us for breakfast yesterday!…

September 8, 2023
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Children Are People

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A question that I constantly grapple with is, “how can people be so cruel to…

August 31, 2023
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Prevention First

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As noted in Safe Passage’s report, “Minnesota Child Fatalities from Maltreatment 2014-2022,” 78% of all…

Safe Passage weighs in: experts sign on to recommendations for reforms to the state’s child protection system

Help protect Minnesota children: Important findings in our latest Child Fatalities from Maltreatment report

A closer look at substantial changes taking place in Hennepin County child protection

Parental substance abuse puts kids at risk: Star Tribune notes pregnancy and birth can be key moments for intervention

The greatest gift a child could receive at the holidays? A stable and loving home

Star Tribune highlights how the “friendly” approach of family assessment may be doing more harm than good

Star Tribune addresses need to better protect Minnesota’s children from abuse and neglect

A heartfelt thank you for joining us yesterday!

Children Are People

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