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Conversations at the Capitol

Conversations at the Capitol 2560 1920 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

On Monday, we’ll be having conversations at the Capitol about the need to improve Minnesota’s…

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Let’s Put Some Pressure on Legislators

Let’s Put Some Pressure on Legislators 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Every day, teachers, doctors and concerned citizens call child protection, expressing concerns about what they’ve…

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The silent struggle of vulnerable children, and new funding brings hope

The silent struggle of vulnerable children, and new funding brings hope 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Last week many of us received an AMBER Alert on our phones, asking us to…

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Where is the improvement? Nine years since Governor Dayton’s Task Force on the Protection of Children

Where is the improvement? Nine years since Governor Dayton’s Task Force on the Protection of Children 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Approximately 25 years ago, Minnesota introduced an “alternative response” to the child protection system. The…

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Learn More about Current Child Welfare Legislation Being Put Forward at the Minnesota Capitol

Learn More about Current Child Welfare Legislation Being Put Forward at the Minnesota Capitol 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Minnesota lawmakers gaveled in the 2024 legislative session on Monday – with a short list…

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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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