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June 8, 2023
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Brilliant People Are Making Bad Policy – Let’s Change the Approach

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The brilliant policy wonks behind the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) came from organizations…

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…

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 19, 2023
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The Dominant Narrative Needs More Balance

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The Child Welfare Monitor’s review of David Ambroz’ autobiography explores the dominant narrative that child…

December 1, 2022
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Star Tribune Helps Expose Counties Diverting Foster Children’s Money to their Coffers

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This Star Tribune article reveals that Minnesota counties are diverting income belonging to approximately 700…

November 18, 2022
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Coming Soon: Statewide Foster Care Licensing Standards

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In 2021 Safe Passage helped pass legislation that lowered legal barriers to becoming a foster…

September 29, 2022
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The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy: Wow!

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Last week the Child Welfare Training Academy hosted the Grand Opening of its Roseville center. …

June 3, 2022
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Maya’s Law – Limited but Meaningful Progress on Child Safety

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Maya’s Law passed last week on the final day of the 2022 Minnesota legislative session. …

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May 19, 2022
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Q: Why are High Risk Teens Living in an Ambulance Bay? A: Annie E. Casey Foundation

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This Star Tribune story documents that 145 teens who are dangerous to themselves or others…

March 17, 2022
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Progress for Children in the Minnesota House

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This Tuesday House File (HF) 3211 – featured in last week’s blog – passed through…

Brilliant People Are Making Bad Policy – Let’s Change the Approach

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

Safe Passage for Children Releases Report on Minnesota Child Fatalities

The Dominant Narrative Needs More Balance

Coming Soon: Statewide Foster Care Licensing Standards

The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy: Wow!

Q: Why are High Risk Teens Living in an Ambulance Bay? A: Annie E. Casey Foundation

Progress for Children in the Minnesota House

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