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
Nick Henderson, Resource Family: (651) 431-2354
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
CHILD WELFARE TRAINING SYSTEM Page 5
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
CHILD WELFARE TRAINING SYSTEM Page 11
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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