Family-Centered Approach
A family-centered approach provides a comprehensive array of clinical treatment and related support services that meet the needs of each family member, not just the individual requesting care. Learn more about family-centered care below.
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Implementing a Family-Centered Approach (Companion Modules) Series
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2021
Allows state, and agency-level collaborative partners to jointly improve systems, services, and outcomes for children and families
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Implementing a Family-Centered Approach (Companion Modules) Series
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2021
Allows state, and agency-level collaborative partners to jointly improve systems, services, and outcomes for children and families
... (Read More)Tip 39: Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2020
This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) provides information for substance use
... (Read More)State Policy Levers for Expanding Family-Centered Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services..., 2019
Describes key challenges and opportunities related to expanding access to
... (Read More)Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Resource Guide for Professionals Referring to Treatment
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2019
Provides a fundamental understanding of the substance use treatment and recovery
... (Read More)Family Centered Practice
Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2017
Provides overarching strategies for family-centered casework practice across all
... (Read More)Related Online Training, Videos, and Webinars
A Family Centered Approach to Implementing Plans of Safe Care for Infants and Families Affected by Prenatal...
Date: October 19, 2023
Highlights how a family-centered approach to POSC helps states, Tribes, and communities meet the provisions of the 2016 Amendments to
...(Read More)Engaging Dads in Programs to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders
Date: June 22, 2022
This webinar features experts from the CREOKS Health Services in Oklahoma and Hushabye Nursery in Arizona. Panelists and NCSACW staff
...(Read More)Family-Centered Approach for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorder
Date: April 06, 2021
Covers the family-centered treatment approach for children and families affected by substance use disorders while highlighting
...(Read More)Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Implementing Family-Centered Services
Date: July 30, 2020
Examines family-centered programming across the treatment continuum including outpatient settings. Highlights effective concepts of
...(Read More)Family Matters: Transitioning Toward a Family-Centered Approach in Drug Courts
Date: January 01, 2019
Provides strategies to implement a family-focused approach to court cases involving parental substance use. Demonstrates why cross
...(Read More)Tribal Best Practices for Family Engagement Toolkit
National Indian Child Welfare Association, 2018
Enriches family advocates’ capacity to engage with Native families in systems of care
... (Read More)Webinar: Tools for Teaching Health Care Providers to Practice Family-Centered Care
Date: January 01, 2018
Biomedical and behavioral providers now work more collaboratively than ever, allowing patients to be at the center of an integrated
...(Read More)State and Local Examples
Brief 2: Key Lessons for Implementing a Family-Centered Approach
Children and Family Futures, 2017
Provides nine key lessons jurisdictions can use to integrate evidence-based
... (Read More)Additional Resources
Directory of Family-Based Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs for Parents with Children
Wilder Research and Volunteers of America, 2019
Volunteers of America and Wilder Research, with support from the Annie E. Casey
... (Read More)State Requirements for Electing Title IV-E Prevention and Family Services and Programs
Administration for Children and Families, 2018
Informs states, Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Tribal consortia on requirements
... (Read More)Transitioning to a Family Centered Approach: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Three Adult Drug Court...
Children and Family Futures and National Dru..., 2017
Examines three adult drug courts (ADCs) that transitioned from a traditional ADC to
... (Read More)National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice
University of Iowa School of Social Work
Promotes family-centered, community-based, culturally competent practice within
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