Child Protection and Child Welfare Supervision
The Minnesota Department of Human Services supports county agency supervisors as the first line of quality improvement in child welfare practices. This Web site offers technical support on the basic tools social service child welfare supervisors need. These pages contain relevant and up-to-date resources to support and improve supervisory skills, which may impact the safety, permanency and well-being of children.
Minnesota Rapid Child Welfare Consultation and Support System
To facilitate access to experienced peer consultants regarding difficult child safety and maltreatment decisions with child welfare colleagues within 24 hours of the requesting agency initiating contact. More immediate consultation regarding screening decisions is also available. Consultation is available to county and tribal child welfare agency social workers and their supervisor and/or manager when making decisions regarding child safety.
Announcements and upcoming events
- What’s New on the CP/CW Supervisors’ Web site
Northstar Care for Children
Northstar Care for Children main page
Frequently used links:
- Child Welfare Data Dashboard
- Mandated Reporter Training Videos
- Minnesota Child Maltreatment Screening Guidelines DHS-5144 (PDF)
- Quality Practices Spotlight
County/Tribal Supervisors’ Contact List
Use this link for contact information for county/tribal children’s services supervisors.
Minnesota Child and Family Service Review templates
Quality Assurance tools
Resource Links
Links to state and federal child welfare resources
Statutory and manual references
Links to federal regulations, Minnesota statutes and rules, DHS Bulletins and Manuals related to child welfare.
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