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Summer 2012 Training Request Deadline

A reminder to county and tribal training contacts: July 1, 2012, is the deadline for

fall 2012 (October, November, December) CWTS training requests.

This applies to social worker training as well as Resource Family (previously FAK)

training. County training contacts should use the following link to log into the SIR

website to request training.

https://www.dhssir.cty.dhs.state.mn.us/SSIS/CWT

If experiencing issues with accessing or using the SIR website, contact the following

individuals for assistance. Tribal training contacts can request training by phone or

email (before July 1, 2012).

Julie Hance, Social Work: (651) 431-5885

Julie.hance@state.mn.us

Nick Henderson, Resource Family: (651) 431-2354

nick.henderson@state.mn.us

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E : Spring 2012 Training Update

(April, May, June 2012)

CWTS CHILD WELFARE TRAINING SYSTEM

A joint effort between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and County Social Service Agencies

S S I S T R A I N I N G S

C H I L D W E L F A R E

F O U N D A T I O N

T R A I N I N G

S T A T E W I D E

S O C I A L W O R K E R

T R A I N I N G

S C H E D U L E

S T A T E W I D E

L E A D E R S H I P

C O R E T R A I N I N G

S C H E D U L E

S T A T E W I D E

R E S O U R C E

F A M I L Y T R A I N I N G

S C H E D U L E

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming VPC Training

205B: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

June 4, 2012 ~ 9:00 AM –11:00 AM and 1:30 PM –3:30 PM

or

June 15, 2012 ~ 9:00 AM - 11.00 AM

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SSIS Training New Worker Training (NWT)

Each location hosts the two-day “SSIS Basics” class followed by an optional one-day “Child Protection

Focus” class.

Date: April 24-26, 2012

Location: Brainerd Regional Training Lab Building, 11800 State Highway 18, Brainerd, MN 56401

Date: May 8-10, 2012

Location: DHS Training Center, 444 Lafayette Road N, Lab 1235, St. Paul, MN 55155

Date: June 19-21, 2012

Registration All trainees must register on TrainLink at least one week prior to the class date. Registration closes one week prior to each training session. Course credit can only be given to attendees who register in advance through TrainLink. Walk-ins cannot sign up onsite and will not be allowed to participate in training, therefore, will not be granted credit for attending. For more information about SSIS training, request that the local SSIS coordi-nator or county training coordinator contact:

Janet Bowman (651) 431-4642

TrainLink TrainLink is the Minnesota Department of Human Services partner and provider access

point for the learning management system. It is the first step in registering for CWTS

social worker training. To find class schedules, online learning modules, and the training

registration system, log onto the TrainLink website at: www.dhs.state.mn.us/TrainLink.

To view statewide social worker training opportunities, click on “Children’s Services”

under Learning Center, select “Class Schedules/Registration,” and “All CSP Classes.”

Still need help? Click on “Help/TrainLink FAQ” on the TrainLink homepage, or call:

Andrea Bartels, (651) 431-4681

C H I L D W E L F A R E F O U N D A T I O N T R A I N I N G

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St. Paul Training Dates:

Classroom Module 1: April 17-19, 2012

9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.

Classroom Module 2: May 21-24, 2012

8.30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Classroom Module 3: June 26-29, 2012

8.30 a.m.-4 p.m.

LOCATION: DHS Training Center

444 Lafayette Road N

St. Paul, MN 55101

CWFT Registration Policy

“Child Welfare Foundation” training has been designed and developed for new child protec-tion workers. While other types of workers can benefit from the training, it may be necessary to limit registration to child protection social workers when space is limited.

Registration

All trainees must register on TrainLink for all Web-

based and classroom training:

http://pathlore.dhs.state.mn.us/stc/ssis

Note: Participants must complete CWFT in

numerical sequence.

“Child Welfare Foundation” Training (CWFT) provides a skill-intensive foundation curricula that combines

classroom and computer lab training, as well as Web-based training (WBT). CWFT includes the latest in child

welfare practice reform philosophies, along with WBT module post tests and supervisor resource pages.

CWFT replaces “Social Worker CORE” training. It integrates the 17 days of “CORE Policy” training and the

three-day “SSIS New Worker” training (NWT). CWFT meets the statutory requirement {Minn. Stat. 626.559,

subd. 1a} for training of new child protection workers. It is scheduled consistent with the six-month time

frame requirement.

Brainerd Training Dates: Classroom Module 1: May 8-10, 2012

9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.

Classroom Module 2: June 12-15, 2012

8.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m.

Classroom Module 3: July 17-20, 2012

8.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m.

LOCATION: Brainerd Regional Training Lab, Bldg. 20

11630 State Avenue

Brainerd, MN 56401

Contact:

Julie Hance: (651) 431-5885

Or

Andrea Bartels: (651) 431-4681

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S O C I A L W O R K E R T R A I N I N G S

Specialized and Related Trainings:

205D: Legal Issues and Appeals

Date: April 2, 2012

Trainer: Mike Furnstahl

Location: Kandiyohi County Health and Human

Services, 2200 23rd St. NE, Willmar, MN 56201

212: Engaging Fathers

Date: April 12, 2012

Trainer: Kevin McTigue

Location: Ford MnSCU Training Center

966 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55116

227: Preparing Adolescents for Adulthood

Date: April 19-20, 2012

Trainer: Kevin McTigue

Location: Crow Wing County Land Services Bldg.

322 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

314: GLBTQ: Competent Child Welfare Practice with

Youth and Families

Date: April 19, 2012

Trainer: Alex Nelson

Location: Winona County Human Services

202 West 3rd Street, Winona, MN 56569

314: GLBTQ: Competent Child Welfare Practice with

Youth and Families

Date: April 20, 2012

Trainer: Alex Nelson

Location: Minnesota Department of Human

Services, 444 Lafayette Rd. N., St Paul, MN 55155

207B: Family Group Decision Making—Orientation

Date: April 25, 2012

Trainer: Michelle Lesley

Location: North Mankato Fire Station

1825 Howard Dr. W, North Mankato, MN 56003

207C: Family Group Decision Making—Facilitator

Date: April 26-27, 2012

Trainer: Michelle Lesley

Location: North Mankato Fire Station

1825 Howard Dr. W, North Mankato, MN 56003

205A: Child Welfare Liability, Data Practices and Rea-

sonable Efforts

Date: April 27, 2012

Trainer: Mike Furnstahl

Location: Ford MnSCU Training Center

966 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55116

212: Engaging Fathers

Date: May 2, 2012

Trainer: Kevin McTigue

Location: Beltrami County Administration Building

701 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

209A: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

Date: May 8-9, 2012

Trainer: Paul Minehart

Location: Lyon County Courthouse

607 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258

227: Preparing Adolescents for Adulthood

Date: May 15-16, 2012

Trainer: Kevin McTigue

Location: Carlton County Transportation Department

1630 County Rd. 61, Carlton, MN 56401

307F: The Immigrant Experience

Date: May 22 -23, 2012

Trainers: Susan Schmidt and T’sehai Wodajo

Location: Nicollet County Services Center

2070 Howard Drive W., North Mankato, MN 56003

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S O C I A L W O R K E R T R A I N I N G S

Specialized and Related Trainings:

207B: Family Group Decision Making—Orientation

Date: May 23, 2012

Trainer: Michelle Lesley

Location: Otter Tail County Government Center

530 Fir Ave. West, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

207C: Family Group Decision Making—Facilitator

Date: May 24-25, 2012

Trainer: Michelle Lesley

Location: Otter Tail County Government Center

530 Fir Ave. West, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

227: Preparing Adolescents for Adulthood

Date: June 5-6, 2012

Trainer: Kevin McTigue

Location: Lyon County Courthouse

607 West Main Street, Marshall MN 56401

212: Engaging Fathers

Date: June 18, 2012

Trainer: Kevin McTigue

Location: Carlton County Transportation Department

1630 County Rd 61, Carlton, MN 56401

205A: Child Welfare Liability, Data Practices and Rea-

sonable Efforts

Date: June 22, 2012

Trainer: Mike Furnstahl

Location: Becker County Courthouse

915 Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

318: Understanding Poverty and the Role of

Child Welfare

Date: June 22, 2012

Trainer: Jen Skuza

Location: Minnesota Department of Human

Services, 444 Lafayette Rd. N., St Paul, MN 55155

212: Engaging Fathers

Date: June 27, 2012

Trainer: Kevin McTigue

Location: Wright County Human Services

1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo, MN 55116

To schedule social work training in your area contact

Julie Hance, (651) 431-5885

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L E A D E R S H I P C O R E T R A I N I N G S

Leadership Core Metro Series:

510: Staff Development

Date: May 10-11, 2012

Trainer: Peg Kennedy

Location: Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155

511: Leading People

Date: June 28- 29, 2012

Trainer: Jen Skuza

Location: Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155

512: Situational Leadership

Date: August 16-17, 2012

Trainer: Peg Kennedy

Location: Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155

513: Staff Development

Date: September 10-11, 2012

Trainer: Jen Skuza

Location: Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155

514: Team Building

Date: October 11-12, 2012

Trainer: Peg Kennedy

Location: Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155

515: Sustaining Human Action

Date: November 5- 6, 2012

Trainer: Jen Skuza

Location: Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155

516: Review and Renewal

Date: May 10, 2013

Trainer: Peg Kennedy

Location: Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155

Leadership Core Northwest Series Continued:

515: Sustaining Human Action

Date: April 26- 27, 2012

Trainer: Jen Skuza

Location: Clay County Social Services

715—11th Street North, Moorhead, MN 56560

516: Review and Renewal

Date: October 5, 2013

Trainer: Peg Kennedy

Location: Clay County Social Services

715—11th Street North, Moorhead, MN 56560

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R E S O U R C E F A M I L Y P R E - S E R V I C E T R A I N I N G S

Changing Lives One Child at a Time An experienced foster, adoptive, or kinship parent and a social service agency professional will guide par-

ticipants through an interactive training series filled with activities and learning opportunities. The ses-

sions will provide answers to many questions. Each module is three hours and builds a foundation for the

next module.

R E S O U R C E F A M I L Y T R A I N I N G S

P R E - S E R V I C E M O D U L E S

Location Pre-service Modules/Dates Agency Contact

Anoka County

Anoka County Government Center

2100 3rd Avenue

Anoka, MN 55303

9107: Apr. 12, 2012

9108: Apr. 28, 2012

9109/9110: May 5, 2012

9111: May 17, 2012

9112: May 22, 2012

Teresa Pfaff

(763) 422-7144

Beltrami County

Beltrami County Health and

Human Services

616 America Avenue NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

9101: Apr. 3, 2012

9102: Apr. 24, 2012

9103: May 22, 2012

9104: May 29, 2012

9105: June 12, 2012

9106: June 26, 2012

Robin Schmidt

(218) 333-8317

Chisago County

Chisago County Health and

Human Services Building

6133 402nd Street

North Branch, MN 55056

9110: June 5, 2012 Laurie Karp

(651) 213-5611

Dakota County

Dakota County Western

Services Center

14955 Galaxie Avenue

Apple Valley, MN 55124

9103/9104: Apr. 14, 2012

9105/9106: May 19, 2012

9107/9108: June 2, 2012

Laurie Sjodin-Ernste

(952) 891-7370

Freeborn County

Freeborn County

Government Center

411 South Broadway

Albert Lea, MN 56007

9107: Apr. 10, 2012

9108: May 8, 2012

9109: June 5, 2012

9110: Sept. 11, 2012

9111: Oct. 16, 2012

9112: Nov. 13, 2012

Pam Watson

(507) 377-5469

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P R E - S E R V I C E M O D U L E S

Location Pre-service Modules/Dates Agency Contact

Hubbard County

Hubbard County Social Services

301 Court Avenue

Park Rapids, MN 56740

9105: Apr. 10, 2012

9106: June 7, 2012

Jayne Mills

(218) 732-2413

Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County Health and

Human Services Building

2200 23rd Street NE

Willmar, MN 56201

9108: Apr. 4, 2012

9109: Apr. 9, 2012

9110: Apr. 16, 2012

9111: Apr. 18, 2012

9112: Apr. 24, 2012

Lynnette Beuning

(320) 231-7800

Lyon County

Lyon County Government Center

607 West Main Street

Marshall, MN 56258

9107: Apr. 3, 2012

9108: Apr. 10, 2012

9109: Apr. 17, 2012

9110: Apr. 23, 2012

9111: Apr. 26, 2012

9112: Apr. 30, 2012

Sharon Fried

(507) 337-0205

Olmsted County

Olmsted County Child and

Family Services

2117 Campus Drive SE

Rochester, MN 55904

9112: Apr. 12, 2012

9102/9103: May 5, 2012

9104: June 7, 2012

9105: June 21, 2012

Michelle Freiderich

(507) 328-6413

Red Lake Band

Red Lake Family and

Children Services

15816 Main Avenue

Red Lake, MN 56671

9111/9112: May 5, 2012

9107/9108: June 9, 2012

Candace LaGou

(218) 679-2122

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building

450 Syndicate Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55104

9111: Apr. 12, 2012

9112: Apr. 26, 2012

9101: May 3, 2012

9102: May 10, 2012

9103: May 24, 2012

9104: June 7, 2012

9105: June 21, 2012

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Rice/Steele counties

Rice County Social Services

320 NW Third Street

Faribault, MN 55021

Steele County Human Services

630 Florence

Owatonna, MN 55060

9109: Apr. 10, 2012, Rice

9110: May 1, 2012, Steele

9111/9112: May 19,2012, Rice

Cheryl Marek (Rice)

(507) 332-5964

Tracy Ruiter (Steele)

(507) 444-7582

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PRE-SERVICE MODULES

Location Pre-service Modules/Dates Agency Contact

Wright County

Wright County Government Center

10 Second Street NW

Buffalo, MN 55313

9104: Apr. 19, 2012

9105: May 15, 2012

9106: June 21, 2012

Jill Marzean

(763) 682-7484

R E S O U R C E F A M I L Y

S P E C I A L I Z E D A N D R E L A T E D T R A I N I N G S

Location Specialized and Related

Training/Dates

Agency Contact

Aitkin County

Aitkin County Health and

Human Services

204 First Street NW

Aitkin, MN 56431

9339: Introduction to Fetal Alcohol

Spectrum Disorders (FASD) for

Resource Family Providers

Apr. 10, 2012

Deb Jensen

(218) 927-7200

Anoka County

Anoka County Government Center

2100 3rd Avenue

Anoka, MN 55303

9328B: Bridging the Past

and the Present

Apr. 14, 2012

Teresa Pfaff

(763) 422-7144

Brown County

Brown County Family Services

1117 Center Street

New Ulm, MN 56073

9309A: The Significance of

Substance Abuse on Families

Apr. 2, 2012

Denise Kamm

(507) 359-6576

Chisago County

Chisago County Health and

Human Services Building

6133 402nd Street

North Branch, MN 55056

9324: Shaken Baby Syndrome

(SBS)/Sudden Infant Death

Syndrome (SIDS)

Apr. 10, 2012

Laurie Karp

(651) 213-5658

Dakota County

Dakota County Social Services,

Western Services Center

14955 Galaxie Avenue

West St. Paul, MN 55118

9310: Supporting Children Who

Have Been Exposed to

Domestic Violence

Apr 19, 2012

Barb Karli

(952) 891-7371

Dakota County

Dakota County Northern

Service Center

1 Mendota Road West

West St. Paul, MN 55118

9327A: Working with Adolescents

Part 1: May 3, 2012

Part 2: May 10, 2012

Barb Karli

(952) 891-7371

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R E S O U R C E F A M I L Y

S P E C I A L I Z E D A N D R E L A T E D T R A I N I N G S

Location Pre-service Modules/Dates Agency Contact

Douglas County

Douglas County Public

Works Building

526 Willow Drive

Alexandria, MN 56308

9221: Introduction to Mental

Health for Resource Families

Apr. 26, 2012

Jennifer McLaughlin

(320) 762-3814

Fond du Lac

Min no Aya Win Clinic

927 Trettel Lane

Cloquet, MN 55720

9309A: The Significance of

Substance Abuse on Families

Apr. 2, 2012

Kendra Grondahl

(218) 878-2142

Fond du Lac

Min no Aya Win Clinic

927 Trettel Lane

Cloquet, MN 55720

9310: Supporting Children Who

Have Been Exposed to

Domestic Violence

May 7, 2012

Kendra Grondahl

(218) 878-2142

Fond du Lac

Min no Aya Win Clinic

927 Trettel Lane

Cloquet, MN 55720

9221: Introduction to Mental

Health for Resource Families

June 4, 2012

Kendra Grondahl

(218) 878-2142

Itasca County

Itasca County Resource Center

1209 2nd Avenue

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

9309A: The Significance of

Substance Abuse on Families

May 1, 2012

Anne Erickson

(218)-327-6181

Mille Lacs Band

Chiminising Community Center

2500 Chiminising Drive

Isle, MN 56342

9221: Introduction to Mental

Health for Resource Families

Apr. 21, 2012

Valerie Eli

(320) 532-7820

Mille Lacs Band

Chiminising Community Center

2500 Chiminising Drive

Isle, MN 56342

9339: Introduction to Fetal Alcohol

Spectrum Disorders (FASD) for

Resource Family Providers

June 13, 2012

Valerie Eli

(320) 532-7820

R E S O U R C E F A M I L Y

S P E C I A L I Z E D A N D R E L A T E D T R A I N I N G S

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Location Training and Date Agency Contact

Olmsted County

Olmsted County

Community Services

2117 Campus Drive SE

Rochester, MN 55904

9221: Introduction to Mental

Health for Resource Families

June 4, 2012

Michelle Freiderich

(507) 328-6413

Pope County

Pope County Human Services

211 East Minnesota Avenue

Glenwood, MN 56334

9339: Introduction to Fetal

Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

(FASD) for Resource

Family Providers

Apr. 14, 2012

Merritt Oberg

(320) 634-9843

Pope County

Pope County Human Services

211 East Minnesota Avenue

Glenwood, MN 56334

9321C: Understanding and

Building Attachment

May 12, 2012

Merritt Oberg

(320) 634-9843

Pope County

Pope County Human Services

211 East Minnesota Avenue

Glenwood, MN 56334

9310: Supporting Children Who

Have Been Exposed to

Domestic Violence

June 9, 2012

Merritt Oberg

(320) 634-9843

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9271: Foster Parent to Adoptive

Parent: Making the Decision for a

Lifetime Commitment

Apr. 3, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9324: Shaken Baby Syndrome

(SBS)/Sudden Infant Death

Syndrome (SIDS)

Apr. 10, 2012

June 5, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9327: Working with Adolescents

Part 1: Apr. 19, 2012

Part 2: Apr. 25, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9221: Introduction to Mental

Health for Resource

Family Providers

May 8, 2012

June 28, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Location Training and Date Agency Contact

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9328: Bridging the Past

and Present

Part 1: May 15, 2012

Part 2: May 29, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9339: Introduction to Fetal

Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

(FASD) for Resource

Family Providers

May 17, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9309A: The Significance of

Substance Abuse on Families

May 22, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Human Services

Bigelow Building, 450 Syndicate

St. Paul, MN 55104

9310: Supporting Children Who

Have Been Exposed to

Domestic Violence

June 19, 2012

Mai Moua

(651) 266-4212

Bev Bodom

(651) 266-4109

Red Lake Band

Red Lake Family and

Children Services

15816 Main Avenue

Red Lake, MN 56671

9221: Introduction to Mental

Health for Resource Families

Apr. 28, 2012

Candy LaGou

(218) 679-2122

Red Lake Band

Red Lake Family and

Children Services

15816 Main Avenue

Red Lake, MN 56671

9309A: The Significance of

Substance Abuse on Families

Apr. 28, 2012

Candy LaGou

(218) 679-2122

Rice County

Rice County Social Services

320 NW Third Street

Faribault, MN 55021

9310: Supporting Children Who

Have Been Exposed to

Domestic Violence

May 10, 2012

Cheryl Marek

(507) 332-5964

Scott County

Scott County Human Services

200-4th Avenue W

Shakopee, MN 55379

9310: Supporting Children Who

Have Been Exposed to Domestic

Violence

May 24, 2012

Gretchen Young

(952) 496-8548

Scott County

Scott County Human Services

200-4th Avenue W

Shakopee, MN 55379

9309A: The Significance of

Substance Abuse on Families

Apr. 24, 2012

Gretchen Young

(952) 496-8548

Washington County

Washington County

Government Center

14949 62nd St. N.

Stillwater, MN 55082

9309A: The Significance of

Substance Abuse on Families

Apr. 12, 2012

Lindsay Brekke

(651)430-6485

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