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SUMMARY:WRCAC Executive Director Rural Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nHow Supervisor Can Support Role Clarity for MDT Facilitators\nJoin WRCAC for a discussion on how supervisors can support role clarity for MDT Facilitators. Joyce will share a brief overview of what the MDT Facilitator role is designed to do\, why clear expectations matter\, and how supervisors can strengthen alignment\, communication\, and support for those in this position. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion about how supervisors can best reinforce clarity and confidence for MDT Facilitators in their day‑to‑day work. \nRegister Through WRCAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/wrcac-executive-director-rural-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T144859Z
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SUMMARY:ZAP | Sexting and Youth: What Every Professional Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nSocial media is not going away. As social media adapts and changes\, young people are either creating the adaptations or adapting right along with it. Professionals can face a steep learning curve as they attempt to respond to new risks in the lives of the young people they serve. This presentation provides tools to help professionals get on the front end of the problem before they are faced head on with challenging mental health or criminal scenarios around youth sending and receiving sexual material. The presentation will detail the risks children are facing and provide case studies\, tools\, and best practices for professionals working to respond. \n\n\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-sexting-and-youth-what-every-professional-should-know/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T152240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T152240Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Financial Commons | Strengthening the Accidental Finance Leader: Financial Knowledge for Non-Financial People
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMore and more nonprofit professionals step into roles where they are expected to make decisions based on financial information\, often without formal training. Finance can feel opaque\, technical\, and filled with jargon\, making it difficult not only to understand the numbers\, but to use them effectively. \nStrengthening the Accidental Finance Leader is designed to change that. \nThis four-session course builds practical financial knowledge for nonprofit professionals who are not finance specialists but need to confidently engage with financial information. Participants will develop the skills to interpret financial data\, support strategic decision-making\, and communicate financial insights clearly within their organizations. \nLearning Objective\n\nUnderstand the fundamentals behind accurate financial reporting\, including staffing\, internal controls\, and compliance\nRead and use basic financial reports to assess organizational financial health\nRecognize key financial roles (bookkeeper\, accountant\, auditor\, banker) and know when and how to engage them\nThink strategically about budgeting\, business models\, and the true cost of mission delivery\nCommunicate financial information more clearly to staff\, leadership\, and boards\n\nSessions\nSession 1: Leadership in Your Financial Ecosystem | Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026\nThis session introduces what financial leadership looks like in a nonprofit context. Participants will explore how financial responsibility shows up across roles\, how culture and mindset influence financial decisions\, and how to navigate the broader ecosystem of people and systems involved in financial management. \nSession 2: Understanding & Assessing Financial Statements | Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nThis session builds practical skills for reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements. Participants will learn how to make sense of key reports\, understand the nuances of nonprofit finance\, and begin using financial data to assess organizational health. \nSession 3: Elements for Determining Your Financial Strategy | Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\nThis session focuses on the key components that shape a nonprofit’s financial strategy. Participants will explore how to understand the true cost of their work\, evaluate their business model\, and use budgeting as a strategic tool rather than just a financial exercise. \nSession 4: Financial Sensemaking | Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\nThis session focuses on how to interpret financial information and communicate it effectively to different audiences. Participants will learn how to move from raw data to meaningful insights\, and how to present financial information in ways that support understanding\, accountability\, and decision-making. \nRegister Through Nonprofit Financial Commons\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nonprofit-financial-commons-strengthening-the-accidental-finance-leader-financial-knowledge-for-non-financial-people/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T201452Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSafe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety curriculum within their communities. Safe and Strong Child© is recognized by the National Children’s Alliance as an approved prevention curriculum for CAC accreditation. \nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum is grounded in evidence-based practices for preventing child abuse. It features age-appropriate classroom lessons delivered through engaging methods such as storytelling\, role play\, and song\, all within a supportive and non-threatening environment. The curriculum also includes presentations and valuable resources and guidance for teachers and caregivers to further bolster child safety. \nIn the Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nDeliver the Safe and Strong Child© program to students\, school staff\, and caregivers\nEffectively use Safe and Strong Child© materials\nCoordinate a comprehensive community prevention education program\nHandle various classroom scenarios\n\nPlease note\, this course is designed to prepare participants to present Safe and Strong Child® directly but does not prepare participants to train others on curriculum presentation. \nParticipants will receive electronic copies of the Safe and Strong Child© curriculum\, presentation aids\, and coordination documentation. For organizations eager to launch their Safe and Strong Child© program\, a physical Safe and Strong Child® Kit is available for purchase as an add-on during registration. \nRegister for Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-and-strong-child-train-the-presenter-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260507T202124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T202124Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Leading Through Change
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIf you are a leader who is looking for tools and strategy to lead a team or organization through change initiatives – this workshop is for you! In this leadership discussion\, we will explore change management theory and how it can inform your process for change in the workplace. In addition\, we will practice techniques for building engaged and effective teams. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview the J-Curve Change Theory Model\nExplore the Team Development Model\nIdentify strategy for building engaged and effective teams\nDiscuss an assessment tool for team development\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-leading-through-change-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T152240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T152240Z
UID:10001599-1780578000-1780585200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Financial Commons | Strengthening the Accidental Finance Leader: Financial Knowledge for Non-Financial People
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMore and more nonprofit professionals step into roles where they are expected to make decisions based on financial information\, often without formal training. Finance can feel opaque\, technical\, and filled with jargon\, making it difficult not only to understand the numbers\, but to use them effectively. \nStrengthening the Accidental Finance Leader is designed to change that. \nThis four-session course builds practical financial knowledge for nonprofit professionals who are not finance specialists but need to confidently engage with financial information. Participants will develop the skills to interpret financial data\, support strategic decision-making\, and communicate financial insights clearly within their organizations. \nLearning Objective\n\nUnderstand the fundamentals behind accurate financial reporting\, including staffing\, internal controls\, and compliance\nRead and use basic financial reports to assess organizational financial health\nRecognize key financial roles (bookkeeper\, accountant\, auditor\, banker) and know when and how to engage them\nThink strategically about budgeting\, business models\, and the true cost of mission delivery\nCommunicate financial information more clearly to staff\, leadership\, and boards\n\nSessions\nSession 1: Leadership in Your Financial Ecosystem | Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026\nThis session introduces what financial leadership looks like in a nonprofit context. Participants will explore how financial responsibility shows up across roles\, how culture and mindset influence financial decisions\, and how to navigate the broader ecosystem of people and systems involved in financial management. \nSession 2: Understanding & Assessing Financial Statements | Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nThis session builds practical skills for reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements. Participants will learn how to make sense of key reports\, understand the nuances of nonprofit finance\, and begin using financial data to assess organizational health. \nSession 3: Elements for Determining Your Financial Strategy | Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\nThis session focuses on the key components that shape a nonprofit’s financial strategy. Participants will explore how to understand the true cost of their work\, evaluate their business model\, and use budgeting as a strategic tool rather than just a financial exercise. \nSession 4: Financial Sensemaking | Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\nThis session focuses on how to interpret financial information and communicate it effectively to different audiences. Participants will learn how to move from raw data to meaningful insights\, and how to present financial information in ways that support understanding\, accountability\, and decision-making. \nRegister Through Nonprofit Financial Commons\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nonprofit-financial-commons-strengthening-the-accidental-finance-leader-financial-knowledge-for-non-financial-people/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T150257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T150257Z
UID:10001597-1780660800-1780664400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collective Impact Forum | Advancing Your Collective Impact Work in Today's Context: Virtual Office House
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCollaborative work does not happen in a fixed environment. Leaders today must navigate shifts in policy\, funding\, and community needs\, all while trying to keep their collaborative work and partnerships aligned. \nFor backbone teams\, community partners\, and funders\, these shifts can raise real questions around ways to move forward. How do we stay focused when community priorities keep changing? How do we support partners who are stretched thin? How do we continue to build trust and make progress in a landscape that keeps evolving? \nThis virtual office hour is a space to bring these questions about advancing your collective work during current times. Our team will share resources and recommendations\, drawn from our experience working with collaboratives and the broader field. Whether you are just getting started or looking to strengthen your current initiative\, we invite you to join us for a practical conversation about advancing your work in today’s context. \nWhat’s a Virtual Office Hour? The Virtual Office Hour is a way to respond to the burning questions from collective impact practitioners. Office hours are casual Q&A sessions: no formal presentations\, but rather an opportunity to spend the hour answering questions about a specific topic. \nRegister Through Collective Impact Forum
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/collective-impact-forum-advancing-your-collective-impact-work-in-todays-context-virtual-office-house/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260507T195031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T195031Z
UID:10001581-1780668000-1780671600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Esperanza Executive Director Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis space is designed for Chief Executive Officers\, Executive Directors\, and emerging leaders within community-based organizations. Participants will engage with data-driven insights to strengthen leadership capacity and organizational effectiveness. Topic areas include financial management\, engaging new stakeholders\, and fundraising strategies. \nExecutive Director Series\n\nEngaging New Stakeholders | Friday\, May 15\, 2025\nOwn Your Value | Friday\, May 29\, 2026\nFundraising and Diversifying Funds | Friday\, June 6\, 2026\n\nRegister through Esperanza United
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/esperanza-executive-director-series/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza United":MAILTO:info@esperanzaunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260507T201759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T201759Z
UID:10001586-1781002800-1781010000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Navigating Communication & Conflict on the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn today’s diverse workplaces\, conflicts are inevitable. This workshop provides tools to navigate challenging conversations\, embrace differing perspectives\, and foster mutual understanding. Participants will learn strategies for promoting open dialogue\, resolving disagreements respectfully\, and turning workplace conflicts into opportunities for growth.  \nLearning Objectives\n\nApply practical tools for addressing communication breakdowns and navigating difficult conversations with confidence\nStrengthen team dynamics by transforming conflict into opportunities for learning and relationship-building\nIncorporate communication and conflict-resolution practices that sustain organizational effectiveness\, improve collaboration\, and reduce turnover\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-navigating-communication-conflict-on-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T151500
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260507T212101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T212101Z
UID:10001590-1781006400-1781018100@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS | Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Challenges\, Resources\, and Professional Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLGBTQ+ youth\, like all young people\, require environments that nurture their physical\, emotional\, and psychological well-being. They face unique challenges due to stigma\, discrimination\, and lack of understanding\, which can impact their developmental outcomes. LGBTQ+ youth can be at higher risk for suicidal ideation\, self-harm\, running away\, homelessness\, abuse\, and commercial sexual exploitation . These youth along with their families\, benefit from the support of compassionate\, informed professionals to provide services\, information\, and advocacy. \nThe LGBTQ+ community intersects with many other identities and communities. It is imperative that professionals maintain awareness of the intersectional needs of youth. In addition\, professionals supporting the needs of LGBTQ+ youth are having to factor in the rise of political initiatives to reduce or ban support of this population. This leads to ethical dilemmas and the risk of moral injury to the professional. Youth need consistent caring support from adults who are knowledgeable\, well-resourced\, and resilient. Professional self-care is critical so that adults can continue to provide ethical\, responsive care to the diversity of youth in the LGBTQ+ community. \nThis intermediate-level course is appropriate for social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other human services professionals serving LGBTQ+ youth. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth due to stigma\, discrimination\, and lack of understanding including intersectional identities.\nIdentify a variety of approaches and interventions that support the developmental needs of LGBTQ+ youth.\nCreate a list of resources for support\, advocacy\, and information to benefit LGBTQ+ youth\, their families\, and their communities.\nDiscuss the awareness and implementation of professional self-care so that providers can maintain the resilience needed to provide ethical\, responsive care to LGBTQ+ youth.\n\nRegister Through IHS\nThis training course if free but $10 to receive continuing education credits.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-supporting-lgbtq-youth-challenges-resources-and-professional-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T152240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T152240Z
UID:10001600-1781010000-1781017200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Financial Commons | Strengthening the Accidental Finance Leader: Financial Knowledge for Non-Financial People
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMore and more nonprofit professionals step into roles where they are expected to make decisions based on financial information\, often without formal training. Finance can feel opaque\, technical\, and filled with jargon\, making it difficult not only to understand the numbers\, but to use them effectively. \nStrengthening the Accidental Finance Leader is designed to change that. \nThis four-session course builds practical financial knowledge for nonprofit professionals who are not finance specialists but need to confidently engage with financial information. Participants will develop the skills to interpret financial data\, support strategic decision-making\, and communicate financial insights clearly within their organizations. \nLearning Objective\n\nUnderstand the fundamentals behind accurate financial reporting\, including staffing\, internal controls\, and compliance\nRead and use basic financial reports to assess organizational financial health\nRecognize key financial roles (bookkeeper\, accountant\, auditor\, banker) and know when and how to engage them\nThink strategically about budgeting\, business models\, and the true cost of mission delivery\nCommunicate financial information more clearly to staff\, leadership\, and boards\n\nSessions\nSession 1: Leadership in Your Financial Ecosystem | Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026\nThis session introduces what financial leadership looks like in a nonprofit context. Participants will explore how financial responsibility shows up across roles\, how culture and mindset influence financial decisions\, and how to navigate the broader ecosystem of people and systems involved in financial management. \nSession 2: Understanding & Assessing Financial Statements | Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nThis session builds practical skills for reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements. Participants will learn how to make sense of key reports\, understand the nuances of nonprofit finance\, and begin using financial data to assess organizational health. \nSession 3: Elements for Determining Your Financial Strategy | Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\nThis session focuses on the key components that shape a nonprofit’s financial strategy. Participants will explore how to understand the true cost of their work\, evaluate their business model\, and use budgeting as a strategic tool rather than just a financial exercise. \nSession 4: Financial Sensemaking | Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\nThis session focuses on how to interpret financial information and communicate it effectively to different audiences. Participants will learn how to move from raw data to meaningful insights\, and how to present financial information in ways that support understanding\, accountability\, and decision-making. \nRegister Through Nonprofit Financial Commons\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nonprofit-financial-commons-strengthening-the-accidental-finance-leader-financial-knowledge-for-non-financial-people/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T144640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T144640Z
UID:10001595-1781096400-1781101800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP AI Literacy and Responsible Use for Frontline Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nFrontline professionals and faculty are increasingly fielding questions about artificial intelligence\, yet there is little consistent guidance on how to evaluate its use responsibly in child protection and human services settings. \nThis training focuses on where AI can intersect with child protection work\, without assuming uniform adoption or maturity across agencies. Rather than promoting specific tools or claiming insight into current practices\, the session equips participants with a clear decision-making lens for assessing potential AI use cases based on their organization’s context\, capacity\, and risk tolerance. \nParticipants will explore realistic\, high-level examples—such as administrative support\, documentation assistance\, training preparation\, and non-identifiable data analysis—while clearly distinguishing between what may be appropriate to explore\, what requires strong guardrails\, and what should remain strictly off-limits in sensitive work involving children and survivors. \nThe emphasis is on judgment over tools and decision-making over adoption\, giving faculty and professionals shared language\, practical frameworks\, and ethical clarity they can apply regardless of where their organization currently falls on the AI adoption spectrum. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nWhere AI can responsibly support child protection and human services work\nHow to evaluate potential AI use cases without assuming or endorsing adoption\nCommon myths and misconceptions that create unnecessary fear or false confidence\nReal risks professionals should care about\, including data privacy\, over reliance\, and accuracy\nA simple decision-making framework faculty and professionals can teach\, model\, and adapt\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-ai-literacy-and-responsible-use-for-frontline-professionals/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T152240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T152240Z
UID:10001601-1781182800-1781190000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Financial Commons | Strengthening the Accidental Finance Leader: Financial Knowledge for Non-Financial People
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMore and more nonprofit professionals step into roles where they are expected to make decisions based on financial information\, often without formal training. Finance can feel opaque\, technical\, and filled with jargon\, making it difficult not only to understand the numbers\, but to use them effectively. \nStrengthening the Accidental Finance Leader is designed to change that. \nThis four-session course builds practical financial knowledge for nonprofit professionals who are not finance specialists but need to confidently engage with financial information. Participants will develop the skills to interpret financial data\, support strategic decision-making\, and communicate financial insights clearly within their organizations. \nLearning Objective\n\nUnderstand the fundamentals behind accurate financial reporting\, including staffing\, internal controls\, and compliance\nRead and use basic financial reports to assess organizational financial health\nRecognize key financial roles (bookkeeper\, accountant\, auditor\, banker) and know when and how to engage them\nThink strategically about budgeting\, business models\, and the true cost of mission delivery\nCommunicate financial information more clearly to staff\, leadership\, and boards\n\nSessions\nSession 1: Leadership in Your Financial Ecosystem | Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026\nThis session introduces what financial leadership looks like in a nonprofit context. Participants will explore how financial responsibility shows up across roles\, how culture and mindset influence financial decisions\, and how to navigate the broader ecosystem of people and systems involved in financial management. \nSession 2: Understanding & Assessing Financial Statements | Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nThis session builds practical skills for reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements. Participants will learn how to make sense of key reports\, understand the nuances of nonprofit finance\, and begin using financial data to assess organizational health. \nSession 3: Elements for Determining Your Financial Strategy | Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\nThis session focuses on the key components that shape a nonprofit’s financial strategy. Participants will explore how to understand the true cost of their work\, evaluate their business model\, and use budgeting as a strategic tool rather than just a financial exercise. \nSession 4: Financial Sensemaking | Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\nThis session focuses on how to interpret financial information and communicate it effectively to different audiences. Participants will learn how to move from raw data to meaningful insights\, and how to present financial information in ways that support understanding\, accountability\, and decision-making. \nRegister Through Nonprofit Financial Commons\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nonprofit-financial-commons-strengthening-the-accidental-finance-leader-financial-knowledge-for-non-financial-people/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260413T170917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T170917Z
UID:10001566-1781425800-1781454600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC | Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series – For professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How \nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter? \n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nModule 1: The Why and the When?\n\nDescribe the historical context of child maltreatment and common myths\, biases\, statistics\, scope of problem factors that increase risk of child maltreatment.\nDistinguish the roles of CPS\, LE\, FI\, and other involved.\nLearn the indicators\, effects\, and dynamics of abuse.\nDemonstrate how to respond and when to refer and when to gather additional information.\nReview Disclosure and Recantation research\nSummarize disclosure types\, methods and reasons for delay.\nDescribe the research on memory and suggestibility.\nTranslate the research that clearly reveals that a supportive non-offending caregiver is critical to the resiliency of the child and learn how your role can help the non-offending caregiver to believe and support the child.\nLearn how to effectively engage families and non-offending caregivers.\nSummarize the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the opportunities to incorporate resilience in investigative response.\nDemonstrate the ability to react and respond to a child or adolescent disclosing abuse.\nIdentify individualized triggers\, strengths\, resources\, resilience\, and preventative strategies.\nDistinguish essential facts.\nPrepare for testimony.\n\nModule 2: The Practice of How?\n\nDefine Roles. Participants will describe why\, when\, and how to talk with children when abuse and violence are a concern.\nDescribe Skills for Gathering Information from Children. Rapport building\, narrative event practice\, transition to concern\, open-ended questions\, recording information\, and supporting trauma-informed closure.\nDemonstrate Ways of Talking with Children that are Supportive\, Warm\, and Sustain Rapport. Role play and practice.\nApply Open-Ended Questioning Techniques: Participants will learn how to utilize open-ended questions and narrative event practice to gather accurate\, reliable information from children about their experiences.\nDemonstrate Non-Invasive Interviewing Skills: Participants will learn techniques to establish rapport and conduct child-friendly\, non-invasive conversations that encourage children to share concerns and basic information.\nExplain Supportive Conversations for Child Well-being: Professionals will be able to more effectively respond to children’s statements in a manner that supports ongoing investigations\, maintains trust\, and prioritizes the child’s emotional safety.\n*Note: Module 2 will be offered in-person at the APSAC Colloquium Pre-Conference on June 14\, 2026.\n\nModule 3: the How and Beyond – Research-Informed Interviewing\nPrerequisite: Module 1 must be completed prior to attending Module 3. Module 2 must be completed or registered for prior to attending Module 3. \n\nDemonstrate the ability to differentiate the purpose of the non-forensic interviewer interview from a formal child forensic interview.\nExplain the key stages of research-informed interviewing and how these stages may differ from a formal child forensic interview.\nEvaluate the quality of interview questions by understanding the type of questions used.\nGive examples of how to prioritize and maximize open-ended questions to elicit accurate narratives and reliable information from children.\nExplain the best ways to structure their interviews to support the child and future investigation.\nDemonstrate knowledge of language and memory development to generating interview questions.\nIdentify how child development and linguistic considerations affect abilities of children to understand and respond to adult questioning.\nIdentify and give examples of age-appropriate questions and ways of assessing child’s developmental level and abilities.\nDemonstrate knowledge of challenges to talking with children and ways of reducing drift. Make a plan for avoiding draft.\nExplain key memory concepts critical in effective child interviewing: How children’s memories differ from adults\, Recall v. Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\nGive examples of key memory concept questions critical in effective child interviewing: Recall memory\, Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\, Episodic memory\nSummarize key principles of best practice interview techniques and components gleaned from the research\, with reference to key provisions of the APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse.\nExplain next steps to a child and supportive family members (as needed) that match practitioners role in the interview process.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-6/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260304T201952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T155013Z
UID:10001504-1781568000-1781827199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP ChildFirst® EX: Expanded Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental stages\, special needs\, or other complex factors. \nThe course teaches the expanded interview process\, along with the foundational research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. As part of the curriculum\, students will actively practice the specialized techniques learned to ensure they are equipped to handle these complex interviews in the field. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-childfirst-ex-expanded-forensic-interview-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260304T201209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163759Z
UID:10001502-1781568000-1781740799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Critical Thinking in the Forensic Interview: Moving From Rote to Responsive Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nEffective forensic interviewers must possess a broad repertoire of skills. Additionally\, forensic interviewers should develop a critical thinking framework to accommodate the needs of the child and the investigative team\, especially in highly complex cases. This training focuses on preparing interviewers to make thoughtful decisions throughout the entirety of the interview. Suggestions for engaging with investigative partners in the adaptations will be addressed. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers wishing to improve their planning\, thinking\, and decision-making processes throughout the forensic interview as well as working effectively with investigative partners. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Friday\, June 12\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-critical-thinking-in-the-forensic-interview-moving-from-rote-to-responsive-practice-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20251008T202418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T202418Z
UID:10001363-1781604000-1781609400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Building Advocacy Relationships with Resistive and Reluctant Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session will guide advocates to dive deeper into the relationships that they have with social services and law enforcement alongside the families they serve in the advocacy role. We will discuss the implications and intersectionality of “non-compliant” caregivers throughout a criminal case and/or child maltreatment investigation. The training will share the advocacy perspective rooted in the work of Ellen Pence and the Advocacy Learning Center\, bridging grassroots work of domestic violence to the child advocacy center field. Participants will learn how to better advocate for caregivers labeled as non-compliant\, resistive\, or reluctant. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-building-advocacy-relationships-with-resistive-and-reluctant-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260507T200155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200155Z
UID:10001583-1781701200-1781706600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Dreaming in the Dark: Liberatory Leadership in Action–Doing the Work for the Long Haul
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\nYou already know the best practices. You’ve read the books and listened to the thinkers. Yet\, integration\, putting it all into action feels overwhelming. We know that most leaders do not struggle because they lack commitment. They struggle because the work keeps expanding\, urgency keeps multiplying\, and the culture quietly teaches people to overextend–always just a little bit more. \nIn this practice-focused session\, we will explore what it takes to lead with liberation when real life is happening\, when there is too much to do\, and when the system itself pulls toward scarcity and sacrifice. \nTogether\, we will look at how boundaries function as a form of collective care\, not personal protection. We will also explore the practical systems and team rhythms that make liberatory leadership possible to sustain. \n\n\nRegister Through Dreaming in the Dark Collaborative Work
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/dreaming-in-the-dark-liberatory-leadership-in-action-doing-the-work-for-the-long-haul/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260304T201014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163828Z
UID:10001501-1782172800-1782345599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviews of Preschool Child Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nForensic interviews of preschool children are challenging\, calling for knowledge of early childhood developmental abilities and limitations\, as well as strategies for developing rapport and maintaining engagement with a preschool witness. A nuanced ability to adapt questioning approaches and the interview protocol to the temperament and linguistic ability of each child is necessary. This training focuses on deepening understanding of preschool capabilities as well as strategies for obtaining information from the youngest witnesses. \nThis training is recommended for child forensic interviewers who have received no formal training on interviewing preschool children\, as well as those who lack comfort in interviewing this population. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Tuesday\, June 30\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviews-of-preschool-child-witnesses-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260323T195053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T200103Z
UID:10001536-1782291600-1782302400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits | Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is designed to make you more comfortable with nonprofit finance. We’ll walk through nonprofit financial reports including the income statement (statement of activities) and balance sheet (statement of financial position). You will gain an understanding of nonprofit finance terminology\, financial statements\, and staff and board roles and responsibilities. This workshop is right for you if you are new to the nonprofit sector\, nonprofit finance\, or your position as staff or board member. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-fundamentals-of-nonprofit-finance-10/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260430T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165834Z
UID:10001567-1782295200-1782300600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Beyond the Classroom: The Educator's Role in Child Maltreatment Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\n\nPrevent child maltreatment by recognizing warning signs\, responding effectively\, and fostering a safe learning environment. \n\n\n\n\nThis professional training equips educators to prevent child maltreatment—including abuse\, neglect\, and other forms of harm. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs\, implement proactive prevention strategies\, foster safe and supportive learning environments\, and respond effectively when concerns arise. By understanding the full spectrum of prevention—from awareness and early intervention to advocacy and reporting—educators will be prepared to protect students\, promote well-being\, and build a lasting culture of safety both inside and beyond the classroom. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nSpot the Signs: Identity indicators of abuse and respond appropriately.\nCreate Safe Spaces: Foster supportive\, protective classroom environments.\nFollow Policies and Report: Implement school policies and fulfill mandated reporting duties.\nUse Prevention Science: Apply evidence-based strategies to enhance student safety.\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-beyond-the-classroom-the-educators-roe-in-child-maltreatment-prevention/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260304T202637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T202637Z
UID:10001507-1783900800-1784246399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Saturday\, June 13\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-training-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T154049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T154049Z
UID:10001603-1783987200-1784073599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Child Sex Trafficking: From Suspicion to Disclosure
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn basic techniques and strategies to enhance the likelihood of obtaining information from possible victims of child sex trafficking. Compare and contrast typical child sexual abuse cases with child sex trafficking (CST) cases and address the different points of entry into the criminal justice and welfare system for CST victims. Understand various disciplines’ roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute to a positive outcome of the CST case. Examine question strategy\, interview dynamics\, language use\, and interview suggestions. Discuss the business model of child sex trafficking as it relates to a variety of crimes\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This training is suitable for community correction officers\, law enforcement\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal workers\, and victim service workers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the importance of an interviewer mindset and style\, and how different question strategies impact the accuracy of information gathered.\nLearn/improve fundamental skills of engagement with potential CST victims to maximize positive outcomes of future contacts with other professionals\nUnderstand the totality of the circumstances through interviews and observations and how these impact the total investigation.\nUnderstand how a continuum of care for the CST victim maximizes positive case outcomes\n\nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-child-sex-trafficking-from-suspicion-to-disclosure-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Trafficking
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001451-1784203200-1784206800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260514T154257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T154257Z
UID:10001604-1784624400-1784631600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits | Assessing Financial Health of Your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn a constantly shifting nonprofit landscape\, financial stability is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Join Propel Nonprofits for a workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders assess their organization’s financial health. \nThis session will guide you through 10 key indicators of financial health\, blending both financial metrics and leadership practices that contribute to long-term sustainability. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAnalyze financial trends and ratios to understand your organization’s fiscal trajectory\nUse cash flow projections and operating reserves to plan for uncertainty\nReview budget-to-actual reports to make informed decisions\nEngage your board and finance committee in meaningful financial oversight\nAlign your strategic plan and succession planning with financial realities\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned executive director\, a board member\, or new to a nonprofit finance role\, this workshop offers tools\, examples\, and templates to help you move from financial uncertainty to financial strategy. \nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutive Directors\nFinance Staff\nBoard Members (especially Treasurers)\n\nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-assessing-financial-health-of-your-nonprofit-organization-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20251008T202725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T225527Z
UID:10001365-1784800800-1784806200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Interviewing Individuals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session will explore how interviewing children and adults with disabilities differs from interviewing individuals without disabilities and will review best practices. Attendees will learn how to adjust the physical space for individuals with physical\, mental\, and/or developmental disabilities\, as well as how to adjust their interview question structure and phrasing. This session will begin with an overview of best practices surrounding working with individuals with disabilities in general. It will then dive into forensic interviewing best practices and applicable research on interviewing children and adults with disabilities. \nRegister at First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-interviewing-individuals-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260304T202425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163656Z
UID:10001506-1785196800-1785283199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Interviewing Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors may be referred for a forensic interview. CAC forensic interviewers whose mission is to interview children about potential maltreatment they have experienced and not as offenders find themselves balancing their mandate with the goals of investigators and concerned parents. This training will provide information to help forensic interviewers distinguish normative from problematic sexual behavior in children\, identify potential contributing factors to the behavior\, dispel common misconceptions about these behaviors and children\, and have a more robust and evidence-informed response to these cases. Interview adaptations and recommendations will be provided. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies as well as the phases of a forensic interview. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026 \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-interviewing-children-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260507T212313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T212313Z
UID:10001592-1785499200-1785506400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS | Working with Angry Teens
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin our comprehensive professional course led by an experienced clinician\, designed specifically to address anger management in teens. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the factors contributing to adolescent anger\, alongside practical strategies and therapeutic techniques for effective intervention. Participants will gain valuable insights into creating supportive environments that promote healthy emotional expression and resilience in teens. Through this interactive session with case studies and hands-on activities\, attendees will be equipped with the tools and confidence needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals struggling with anger issues. \nAdditionally\, participants will learn how to identify underlying triggers\, recognize early warning signs\, and implement proactive measures to prevent escalation. Proven methods for de-escalation\, conflict resolution\, and promoting positive behavior change will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify at least 3 factors contributing to anger in teens\, through exploration of the latest research\, case studies\, and real-world examples.\nRecognize early warning signs of anger in teens.\nUtilize practical intervention skills for managing and reducing anger in teens\, including therapeutic strategies such as de-escalation\, conflict resolution\, and proactive prevention techniques.\nIntegrate strategies to help teens identify underlying triggers to their anger.\nCreate supportive environments that promote emotional well-being and resilience for teens. the components of sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology\, and how to incorporate this information into work with children and families.\n\nRegister Through IHS\nThis training course if free but $10 to receive continuing education credits.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-working-with-angry-teens-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260507T213921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213921Z
UID:10001593-1785758400-1785765600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS | Working with Families Impacted by Parental Depressive Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis intermediate-level training is designed to support caseworkers\, social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals who are working alongside families impacted by a parental diagnosis of a Depressive Disorder. \nWhen parents suffer from mental illness\, the entire family is impacted. This training explores the effect on children when their parents have a Depressive Disorder mental health diagnosis. Participants will also engage in an exercise to help them have greater empathy for parents who struggle with Depressive Disorders. This training offers practical recommendations for facilitating support and change for parents who may struggle with their symptoms. Participants will also develop informal action plans to support their professional work with families. \nThis intermediate-level training is designed to support caseworkers\, social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals who are working alongside families impacted by a parental diagnosis of a Depressive Disorder. This informative session will include a didactic lecture\, group interaction\, personal reflection\, and time for Q&A.  \nLearning Objectives \n\n\nDescribe at least 5 key effects a Depressive Disorder may have on a parent’s ability to parent. \n\n\nIdentify at least 3 core strategies to work more effectively with families impacted by a parental diagnosis of a Depressive Disorder. \n\n\nDevelop an action plan to assist them in their work with families impacted by a parental diagnosis of Depressive Disorder \n\n\nRegister Through IHS\nRegister by Monday\, July 27\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-working-with-families-impacted-by-parental-depressive-disorders/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260515T090334
CREATED:20260430T153916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T153916Z
UID:10001568-1786406400-1786579199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Supervision of Child Forensic Interviewers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nForensic interviewing with children and adolescents demands more than training—it requires strategy. This advanced training equips supervisors with the tools to coach and elevate interviewers across four essential areas: question typology\, protocol adherence\, social support\, and critical thinking. Practical guidance and adaptations will be provided for all experience levels—helping your team grow with confidence and consistency. \nThis training is open to those having previous and/or ongoing experience in conducting forensic interviews and are currently responsible for the skill development and support of other interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-supervision-of-child-forensic-interviewers-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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