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The Well-being Indicator Tool for Youth (WIT-Y)
The WIT-Y was developed by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the University of Minnesota. The WIT-Y is a guided self-assessment tool for youth ages 15-21 who have had contact with the child welfare system. The WIT-Y Assessment encourages you to explore your sense of well-being across eight domains. Find out more about WIT-Y.
Child Welfare
Training in a Box®
This training tool was developed for professionals working in the field of child welfare by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) and various collaborators.
News and Featured Stories
A Look Back at the 2023 Legislative Session
By Matthew Dooley The 2023 legislative session brought major changes to the child welfare system in Minnesota, including the establishment of a new state agency, greater investments in children and families, and changes to regulations and licensing. This summary was compiled from language found in the Department of Human [...]
Child Welfare Policy Updates for the Week of 3/20
By Ariana King, Graduate Assistant at CASCWMIFPA Bill PASSEDOn March 16, 2023, MIFPA modifications included in bills SF667/HF1071 were presented to and approved by Governor Walz. Representative Keeler, herself an Indigenous community member, and Senator Kunesh, of Native descent, were key figures in the bill’s passage. Updates on Bill(s) [...]
March 1st Updates on Child Welfare at the State Capitol
By Ariana King, Graduate Assistant This past week, several new bills related to child welfare were introduced in both the House and Senate. The MIFPA modifications bill continued to progress, was amended and passed for the third reading in the Senate on 2/27/2023. The next day, the House received [...]
From Awareness to Action:
Uniting Efforts to Address the Attendance Crisis
Schedule, Speakers and Agenda
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