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December 15, 2023
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Star Tribune addresses need to better protect Minnesota’s children from abuse and neglect

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The Star Tribune recently published a 3-part series about the need to better protect Minnesota’s…

August 31, 2023
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Prevention First

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As noted in Safe Passage’s report, “Minnesota Child Fatalities from Maltreatment 2014-2022,” 78% of all…

July 26, 2023
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Is It Substance Abuse or Substance Use Disorder

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Two child welfare scholars recently expressed concern that the term “substance abuse” is no longer…

July 13, 2023
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How Does Prenatal Opioid Use Impact Infants?

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This new study on prenatal opioid use found a 54%-64% increase in mortality for infants…

July 6, 2023
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No Hit Zones Mean More Brain Power for Children

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

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 25, 2023
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How the Eli Hart Case Looks from Either Side

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The Peabody Award winning team of Brandon Stahl and A.J. Lagoe produced this gripping KARE…

May 5, 2023
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Why is it Important to tell Derric Fulks Jr.’s Story?

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This week the Star Tribune’s Chris Serres wrote this heartbreaking account of the brief life…

March 30, 2023
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Efforts Accelerate to Shut Down Guardian ad Litem Program

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Last year we described the state Guardian ad Litem (GAL) agency’s policy to kill the…

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…

Star Tribune addresses need to better protect Minnesota’s children from abuse and neglect

Prevention First

How Does Prenatal Opioid Use Impact Infants?

No Hit Zones Mean More Brain Power for Children

What the 2023 Legislative Session Did for Children

How the Eli Hart Case Looks from Either Side

Why is it Important to tell Derric Fulks Jr.’s Story?

Efforts Accelerate to Shut Down Guardian ad Litem Program

Our Day at the Legislature – Keep Up the Momentum!

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