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Substance abuse is a common problem in families involved with the child welfare system. There is increasing awareness that the abuse of drugs or alcohol by parents and other caregivers can have a negative impact on the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families. Because so many child welfare cases involve substance abuse, child welfare agencies have begun to use a range of strategies to prevent and treat substance abuse in families, improving outcomes for children and families.
- Overview
- Prevention
- Assessment
- Casework practice
- Treatment services
- Cross-system collaboration
- Drug-specific information
- Resources for families
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Department of Health and Human Services
SAMHSA's mission is to build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for mental health or substance use disorders.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The nation's one-stop resource for the most current and comprehensive information about substance abuse prevention and addiction treatment.
SAMHSA Health Information Network (SHIN)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides the latest information on the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders as well as websites, publications, and information specialists available by phone, email, and in person.
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
NCSACW develops and implements a comprehensive program of information gathering and dissemination, provides technical assistance, and develops knowledge that promotes effective practice, organizational, and system changes at the local, State, and national levels.
Substance Abuse | |
Series Title: | Related Organizations Lists |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 0KB) |
Year Published: | 2011 - 10 pages |
This resource listing provides the addresses and phone numbers of organizations that maintain information about the substance abuse in the context of child welfare. Each entry includes a brief description of the function of the organization. |