Childhood and Adolescence
Services for children and adolescents must meet their unique health, developmental, and social-emotional needs. Use these resources to gain insight about the needs of youth involved in child welfare and affected by substance use.
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Cannabis Tip Sheets Series
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) created this four-part tip sheet series for child welfare, SUD
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Cannabis Tip Sheets Series
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2024
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) created this four-part tip sheet series for child welfare, SUD
... (Read More)Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Child Welfare Practice Tips
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2022
Provides an overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD); the effect of FASD on
... (Read More)Engaging Parents and Youths with Lived Experience: Strengthening Collaborative Policy and Practice Initiati...
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2022
Provides key considerations for collaboratives engaging parents involved with the
... (Read More)Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders for Substance Use Treatment Professionals
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2022
Designed for substance use treatment professionals who serve: 1) parents with alcohol
... (Read More)Screening and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2021
Summarizes key messages and considerations for screening and treating adolescents
... (Read More)Working with Adolescents: Practice Tips and Resource Guide
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2021
Provides information for child welfare, substance use treatment providers, health
... (Read More)Prioritizing Youth Voice: The Importance of Authentic Youth Engagement in Case Planning
Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2021
Outlines the importance of youth engagement; provides caseworkers with key concepts
... (Read More)Preventing, Identifying, and Treating Substance Use Among Youth in Foster Care
Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2020
Provides child welfare professionals with information about the extent and effects of
... (Read More)Cultural Connectedness and Indigenous Youth Well-Being
National Indian Child Welfare Association, 2019
Explores the concept of “cultural connectedness” and its importance for: 1) positive
... (Read More)How Adolescent Brain Science Supports Youth Engagement in Court Hearings and Case Planning
American Bar Association, 2019
Part of the Adolescent Brain Research Toolkit . Provides a basic framework of
... (Read More)Promoting Permanency for Older Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2019
Provides child welfare professionals with information on the importance of permanency
... (Read More)Strategies for Authentic Integration of Family and Youth Voice in Child Welfare
Capacity Building Center for States, 2019
Includes a matrix tool focusing on the results of the engagement along a continuum
... (Read More)Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 31: Screening and Assessing Adolescents for Substance Use Disorders
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2012
Provides general guidelines for evaluating, developing, and administering screening
... (Read More)Related Online Training, Videos, and Webinars
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Bending the Trajectory
Date: June 13, 2023
This webinar features national expert Dr. Douglas Waite, who discusses the prevalence of FASD, the importance and challenges of early
...(Read More)Meeting the Moment: How Child Welfare and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professionals Can Meet the Needs...
Date: January 19, 2022
Provides strategies to help the increasing number of adolescents at risk of suicide and mental health concerns. Suicide rates among
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National and State Estimates of Children Living with Parents Using Substances, 2015-2019
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services..., 2022
Estimates of the number of children whose parents engage in problematic substance use
... (Read More)Talk. They Hear You: Substance Use Prevention
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2021
Provides tools to help parents and caregivers discuss the dangers of substances and
... (Read More)Substance Misuse Prevention for Young Adults: Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2019
This guide helps health care providers, systems, and communities prevent substance
... (Read More)Intervention IDEAs for Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Youth Impacted by Opioids
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Spec..., 2018
Geared for parents, schools, and programs. Examines risk factors and symptoms
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