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May 18, 2023
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Is There a Best Way to Reduce Prenatal Substance Abuse?

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We have been reviewing research on prenatal Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) because of this legislation…

May 11, 2023
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The Voice of Children in Novels

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Young adult author Patricia McCormick took issue in this recent article with groups who label…

May 5, 2023
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Why is it Important to tell Derric Fulks Jr.’s Story?

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This week the Star Tribune’s Chris Serres wrote this heartbreaking account of the brief life…

April 27, 2023
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$98.5 Million Wrongful Death Settlement in Washington State Raises Questions for Minnesota

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The Washington Court of Appeals just confirmed a $98.5 million wrongful death settlement against the…

April 20, 2023
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What is the True Source of Racial Disparities in Child Welfare?

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New research indicates that, once poverty is controlled for, Black families enter child protection and…

April 13, 2023
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Early Childhood Advocates Should Reach Out to Child Welfare Leaders

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There is widespread agreement that the first 1,000 days of life are critical for brain…

March 30, 2023
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Efforts Accelerate to Shut Down Guardian ad Litem Program

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Last year we described the state Guardian ad Litem (GAL) agency’s policy to kill the…

March 23, 2023
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Our Day at the Legislature – Keep Up the Momentum!

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This Wednesday we held our annual Advocacy for Children Day at the Minnesota legislature. Thanks…

March 17, 2023
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Early Learning Scholarship and Childcare Bills Could Significantly Reduce Child Maltreatment

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Major childcare and early learning scholarship bills are merging and morphing rapidly as they move…

March 9, 2023
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National Attention for Safe Passage Report! In Minnesota? Not So Much.

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In response to the Safe Passage report on Minnesota child fatalities we were recently interviewed…

Is There a Best Way to Reduce Prenatal Substance Abuse?

The Voice of Children in Novels

Why is it Important to tell Derric Fulks Jr.’s Story?

$98.5 Million Wrongful Death Settlement in Washington State Raises Questions for Minnesota

What is the True Source of Racial Disparities in Child Welfare?

Early Childhood Advocates Should Reach Out to Child Welfare Leaders

Efforts Accelerate to Shut Down Guardian ad Litem Program

Our Day at the Legislature – Keep Up the Momentum!

Early Learning Scholarship and Childcare Bills Could Significantly Reduce Child Maltreatment

National Attention for Safe Passage Report! In Minnesota? Not So Much.

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