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Child Welfare at the Capitol: Tune in to the Meetings of the Legislative Task Force on Child Protection
Child Welfare at the Capitol: Tune in to the Meetings of the Legislative Task Force on Child Protection 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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

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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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No Hit Zones Mean More Brain Power for Children
No Hit Zones Mean More Brain Power for Children 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children’s held its inaugural conference last week. …

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Early Childhood Advocates Should Reach Out to Child Welfare Leaders
Early Childhood Advocates Should Reach Out to Child Welfare Leaders 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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Our Day at the Legislature – Keep Up the Momentum!
Our Day at the Legislature – Keep Up the Momentum! 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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Early Learning Scholarship and Childcare Bills Could Significantly Reduce Child Maltreatment
Early Learning Scholarship and Childcare Bills Could Significantly Reduce Child Maltreatment 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

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

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Do Risk Assessment Tools Make Racial Disparities in Child Welfare Better or Worse?
Do Risk Assessment Tools Make Racial Disparities in Child Welfare Better or Worse? 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Los Angeles County and a team of scholars are collaborating on a “Risk Stratification Model”…

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Federal Government Announces Decrease in Child Maltreatment. Is it too Soon to Celebrate?
Federal Government Announces Decrease in Child Maltreatment. Is it too Soon to Celebrate? 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The federal Children’s Bureau recently released its 2021 Maltreatment Report and announced without reservation that…

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Governor Walz’ Budget Has Child Maltreatment Reduction Measures
Governor Walz’ Budget Has Child Maltreatment Reduction Measures 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

A major takeaway from our recent report on child fatalities is that the single most…

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