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

A closer look at substantial changes taking place in Hennepin County child protection 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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

Parental substance abuse puts kids at risk: Star Tribune notes pregnancy and birth can be key moments for intervention 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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

The greatest gift a child could receive at the holidays? A stable and loving home 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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

Star Tribune highlights how the “friendly” approach of family assessment may be doing more harm than good 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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

Star Tribune addresses need to better protect Minnesota’s children from abuse and neglect 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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A heartfelt thank you for joining us yesterday!

A heartfelt thank you for joining us yesterday! 1080 1080 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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Children Are People

Children Are People 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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Prevention First

Prevention First 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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GRACE Addresses Child Sexual Abuse in Faith Communities

GRACE Addresses Child Sexual Abuse in Faith Communities 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

As we have previously noted, child sexual abuse can occur in any faith community, but…

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Is It Substance Abuse or Substance Use Disorder

Is It Substance Abuse or Substance Use Disorder 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Two child welfare scholars recently expressed concern that the term “substance abuse” is no longer…

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