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The Well-being Indicator Tool for Youth (WIT-Y)

The WIT-Y was developed by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the University of Minnesota. The WIT-Y is a guided self-assessment tool for youth ages 15-21 who have had contact with the child welfare system. The WIT-Y Assessment encourages you to explore your sense of well-being across eight domains. Find out more about WIT-Y.

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Child Welfare
Training in a Box®

This training tool was developed for professionals working in the field of child welfare by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) and various collaborators.

Learn more about Child Welfare Training in a Box ®.

News and Featured Stories

Week 5 at the Capitol

by Matthew Dooley The past two weeks at the Capitol were marked by several important hearings on vital child welfare issues, including a crucial hearing for the African American Family Preservation Act (AAFPA) and last-minute attempts to guarantee Fostering Independence Grants. Check out the Bill Tracker for timely updates [...]

March 25th, 2024|

Week 4 at the Capitol

by Matthew Dooley As the Legislature enters the 4th week of the 2024 session, the March 22nd deadline for committee action on bills looms ever larger. CASCW has curated a list of child welfare related bills. Check out the Bill Tracker for timely updates from the Capitol. While this [...]

March 12th, 2024|

Week 3 at the Capitol

By Stacy Gehringer The legislature has been in session since February 12, and a lot is happening! CASCW has curated a list of child welfare related bills. Check out the Bill Tracker for timely updates from the Capitol. While this is not exhaustive, and of course issues overlap, the [...]

February 27th, 2024|

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