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January 4, 2024
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Parental substance abuse puts kids at risk: Star Tribune notes pregnancy and birth can be key moments for intervention

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Fact: Parental Substance Abuse Puts Kids at Risk Drug and alcohol use is a major…

December 21, 2023
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Star Tribune highlights how the “friendly” approach of family assessment may be doing more harm than good

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The second article in a 4-part series by the Star Tribune highlights how the “friendly”…

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…

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 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…

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…

July 7, 2022
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Removing Children from Home – The Legislative Auditor Weighs In

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The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) just issued a report on removing children…

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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…

February 2, 2022
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Substantial Targeted Funding for Children in Walz Budget

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Governor Tim Walz’ Supplemental Budget Proposal dedicates some of the state’s $7.7B surplus to substantial…

December 10, 2021
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Do We Need Journalists to Reform Child Welfare?

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Good journalists deliver objective reports that we can rely on. They quickly grasp topics that others have…

Parental substance abuse puts kids at risk: Star Tribune notes pregnancy and birth can be key moments for intervention

Star Tribune highlights how the “friendly” approach of family assessment may be doing more harm than good

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

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

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

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

Substantial Targeted Funding for Children in Walz Budget

Do We Need Journalists to Reform Child Welfare?

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