Many people get excited about pumpkins, lattes and sweatshirts in the fall.
Want to know what we’re excited about?
Minnesota has a new Supreme Court Council on Child Protection and Maltreatment Prevention.
Safe Passage advocated for the creation of this group during the last legislative session. It is tasked with developing “a comprehensive blueprint for improvement that addresses all aspects of the child protection system, including prevention and early intervention.”
Chief Justice Ann McKeig oversees this council – and we had the opportunity to meet with her over the summer. She was also recently interviewed by MPR and The Imprint.
Below is one of her quotes.
“I heard someone say recently, ‘I will never apologize for putting the child’s health, welfare and safety first.’ That statement really resonated with me,” she said. “There’s this national debate between parents’ rights and children’s rights — but for me, the child always has to be at the center. It’s not about choosing one over the other, but rather ensuring that the child’s needs are prioritized.”
We couldn’t agree more.