This Minnesota Dataset workbook brings together the most essential data on child welfare in Minnesota, organized by topic for easy navigation, research, and reporting. It includes statewide and county-level datasets covering accessibility and performance of child protection services, risk factors, abuse and neglect reports, CPS screening and intake, victim demographics, case outcomes, recurrence, mortality, and more. Each section links directly from the Index page, allowing users to quickly access specific datasets and understand what each measure represents. Designed for analysts, advocates, and community partners, this tool provides a clear, structured view of child welfare trends to support informed decision-making and meaningful action.

Minnesota dataset

This workbook organizes Minnesota child welfare data into nine essential sections, each offering a different lens into the experiences and outcomes of children and families:

  • Accessibility & Performance Reports – Evaluates how effectively child protection services operate, with breakdowns by agency, race, and age group.

  • Risk Factor Reports – Highlights underlying conditions impacting child welfare, including poverty, family income, mental health, lead exposure, population changes, and births to teen mothers.

  • Abuse & Neglect Reports – Shows the number and rate of children reported as abused or neglected across counties and years.

  • Arrest Reports – Provides data on juvenile arrests, offering context for youth involvement in the justice system.

  • CPS Screening & Intake – Explains how maltreatment reports are screened, reasons for acceptance or rejection, and who submitted the reports.

  • Victim Demographics & Details – Includes characteristics of alleged victims such as age, gender, race, disability status, and type of maltreatment.

  • Case Outcomes & Follow-ups – Tracks what happened after reports were made, including investigations, services, out-of-home placements, and follow-up checks.

  • Recurrence & Rereports – Measures how often maltreatment is reported again within one year, broken down by agency and race.

  • Mortality & Health Reports – Documents child deaths related to lead poisoning, suicide, homicide, and reports involving mental health concerns.

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