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June 1, 2023
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What the 2023 Legislative Session Did for Children

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Comedian Will Rogers famously stated “I’m not a member of any organized political party, I’m…

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…

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 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…

February 16, 2023
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Governor Walz’ Budget Has Child Maltreatment Reduction Measures

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

February 10, 2023
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What is Neglect? Maybe Not What People Think

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A common trope alleges that child protection caseworkers confuse poverty with neglect. This has been…

February 2, 2023
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Safe Passage for Children Releases Report on Minnesota Child Fatalities

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Yesterday Safe Passage for Children released its year-long study of Minnesota child fatalities from maltreatment…

January 26, 2023
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Children with Disabilities Are at Higher Risk of Abuse – Why Not Prioritize Them?

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This Emily Douglas paper shows that children with a disability or medical condition are twice…

January 12, 2023
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Should We Love All Children or Just our Own?

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Our soon-to-be-released study of child fatalities documents numerous physical assaults on children that caseworkers, law…

What the 2023 Legislative Session Did for Children

Is There a Best Way to Reduce Prenatal Substance Abuse?

The Voice of Children in Novels

Early Childhood Advocates Should Reach Out to Child Welfare Leaders

Our Day at the Legislature – Keep Up the Momentum!

Governor Walz’ Budget Has Child Maltreatment Reduction Measures

What is Neglect? Maybe Not What People Think

Safe Passage for Children Releases Report on Minnesota Child Fatalities

Children with Disabilities Are at Higher Risk of Abuse – Why Not Prioritize Them?

Should We Love All Children or Just our Own?

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