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Public Policy Goals Should be Decided Democratically

Public Policy Goals Should be Decided Democratically 1200 867 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

In 2011 Casey Family Programs unilaterally established a national goal to safely reduce the number…

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Foster Parents Roadmap to Permanency

Foster Parents Roadmap to Permanency 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Panelists in our recent foster parent webinar reminded us of the federal requirement to either…

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Minnesota State Legislative Session Produces Gains for Human Services

Minnesota State Legislative Session Produces Gains for Human Services 2560 1920 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

This year’s legislative output included a bill initiated by Foster Advocates that will ensure cost-free…

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Why Child Protection Workers Can’t be Sued for Child Murders

Why Child Protection Workers Can’t be Sued for Child Murders 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

In DeShaney vs. Winnebago County, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that despite multiple confirmed maltreatment…

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Bill Brings Higher Education Within Reach for Foster Youth

Bill Brings Higher Education Within Reach for Foster Youth 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The Fostering Higher Education Act, SF 1306/HF 1802, sponsored by Foster Advocates, will offer “fosters”…

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Passage of Foster Care Bill Promotes Equity

Passage of Foster Care Bill Promotes Equity 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

A foster care licensing bill HF1287/SF1558 was approved by all the necessary House and Senate…

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Early Learning Scholarships Priority to Maltreatment Victims

Early Learning Scholarships Priority to Maltreatment Victims 2560 1706 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Three years ago the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) established priority groups for early learning…

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Practical Solutions to Disproportionality

Practical Solutions to Disproportionality 2560 1440 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

As is well known, African American and Native American children are disproportionately represented in Minnesota’s…

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Could You Have Saved Zayden Lawson?

Could You Have Saved Zayden Lawson? 1369 1500 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Pioneer Press columnist Ruben Rosario describes how three-year old Zayden Lawson was used as a…

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What the Hennepin County Settlement Changes

What the Hennepin County Settlement Changes 750 478 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

This extensive class action lawsuit settlement between Hennepin County and A Better Childhood is worth…

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