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Centering Families in Community Partnerships in Minnesota

Part of the Critical Connections Season 2 Podcast
October 4, 2022

Megan Waltz is Supervisor for Promotion and Prevention Unit within the Child Safety and Permanency Division at Minnesota Department of Human Services. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Megan about how she develops systems that are more responsive to family needs by truly listening to the communities she serves.

Megan Waltz supervisora de la unidad de promoción y prevención dentro de la división de seguridad infantil y permanencia del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Minnesota. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Megan nos explica cómo desarrollar sistemas que realmente respondan a las prioridades de las familias en Minnesota.

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When It’s Too Hot to Play, Sleep, or Learn: Supporting Children and Caregivers in a Warming World

Archived Webinar May 12, 2025

When we think about young children and temperature, we often think about cold conditions and the protections needed to stay warm and safe. But how often do we consider the opposite: extreme heat? As climate change drives temperatures higher, extreme heat is becoming a more frequent and dangerous part of everyday life, especially for young children and caregivers living in under-resourced communities.