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Child Welfare at the Capitol: Tune in to the Meetings of the Legislative Task Force on Child Protection
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Child Welfare at the Capitol: Tune in to the Meetings of the Legislative Task Force on Child Protection

This morning, a group of lawmakers will gather to discuss potential reforms to the child…

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Data suggests Minnesota is missing one opportunity after another to protect children
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Data suggests Minnesota is missing one opportunity after another to protect children 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Data suggests Minnesota is missing one opportunity after another to protect children

The latest federal data underscores what we’ve been saying for years: Minnesota screens in fewer…

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Safe Passage weighs in: experts sign on to recommendations for reforms to the state’s child protection system
Safe Passage weighs in: experts sign on to recommendations for reforms to the state’s child protection system 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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

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Help protect Minnesota children: Important findings in our latest Child Fatalities from Maltreatment report
Help protect Minnesota children: Important findings in our latest Child Fatalities from Maltreatment report 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!
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A heartfelt thank you for joining us yesterday!

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

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Children Are People
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Children Are People

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

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Prevention First
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Prevention First

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

GRACE Addresses Child Sexual Abuse in Faith Communities

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
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Is It Substance Abuse or Substance Use Disorder

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

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Spare the Child – Intimate Personal Reflections on Corporal Punishment
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Spare the Child – Intimate Personal Reflections on Corporal Punishment 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Spare the Child – Intimate Personal Reflections on Corporal Punishment

This powerful documentary by director Joshua Overbay features three survivors of childhood corporal punishment, including…

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