Mitigating Safety and Risk for Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders Involved in the Child Welfare System

The webinar reviews 1) child welfare assessment of parental substance use as a safety or risk factor through standardized screening, examination of behavioral indicators, observations of the physical environment, and contact with other service providers; 2) opportunities for substance use treatment professionals to partner with child welfare on safety planning with families affected by parental SUDs; and 3) collaborative strategies to support families’ efforts to overcome barriers to child safety and permanency while building parental capacities. The webinar also highlights five newly developed tip sheets and a video series. View the audio description version .