CACSW has compiled noteworthy state and national legislative developments below. If you don’t see a news item listed that you think should be, please send the bill and any additional information to Matthew Dooley, Outreach Graduate Assistant, at dool0068@umn.edu. We want to hear from you! CACSW is interested in highlighting the legislative projects of [...]
This summer we’ve seen multiple changes to the child welfare landscape both in Minnesota and nationally. CACSW has compiled several of the most noteworthy developments below. If you don’t see a news item listed that you think should be, please send the bill and any additional information to Matthew Dooley, Outreach Graduate Assistant, at [...]
This summer we’ve seen the implementation of a variety of changes to Minnesota’s child welfare system. CACSW has compiled several of the most noteworthy developments so far below. If you don’t see a news item listed that you think should be, please send the bill and any additional information to Matthew Dooley, Outreach Graduate [...]
This post was updated on 7-15-24 to include a link to the Child Welfare Information Gateway's factsheet, which provides guidance on leaving your child home alone. Please keep in mind that this is intended only to provide information, not to advise or provide any kind of guidance. If you need specific guidance on if you [...]
by Matthew Dooley The spring legislative session has reached its May 20 deadline to adjourn. While ceremonial functions carried into Monday, the legislative work of lawmakers has concluded. The next legislative session will begin on January 15, 2025. Stay tuned for our final Bill Tracker update which will give an overview of the bills [...]
by Matthew Dooley The legislative session is approaching its May 20 deadline to adjourn. Conference committees will work to agree on combining matching Senate and House Bills into identical language to forward to the Governor to sign into the law. However, because the legislature is only allowed to meet in full session for 120 [...]
by Matthew Dooley The legislative session is approaching its May 20 deadline to adjourn. Check out the Bill Tracker for timely updates on these and related issues. While this is not an exhaustive list and issues often overlap, the tracker offers a helpful at-a-glance summary of specific issues related to child protection. We also [...]
by Matthew Dooley Check out the Bill Tracker for timely updates on these and related issues. While this is not an exhaustive list and issues often overlap, the tracker offers a helpful at-a-glance summary of specific issues related to child protection. We also encourage you to explore this handy glossary of legislative terms from [...]
