Implementing a Family-Centered Approach

To help communities move toward family-centered care, the NCSACW prepared a three-part series of companion modules on implementing a family-centered approach. This series is designed for collaborative partners that are working together to improve systems.

About NCSACW

NCSACW is a national resource center providing information, expert consultation, training and technical assistance to child welfare, dependency court and substance use treatment professionals to improve the safety, permanency, well-being and recovery outcomes for children, parents and families.

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Current Topics Affecting the Field

Supporting Families During a Public Health Crisis

These resources are designed to provide education, support, and guidance to organizations supporting families affected by substance use disorders and who are involved...[READ MORE] Supporting Families During a Public Health Crisis

Supporting Families Affected by Opioids

The national opioid crisis affects every aspect of service providers including child welfare, courts, treatment providers, public health, and medical providers. In resp...[READ MORE] Supporting Families Affected by Opioids

Plans of Safe Care

Over the last two decades, the nation has experienced a four-fold increase in opioid use disorders among pregnant women and three-fold increase in rates of neonatal abs...[READ MORE] Plans of Safe Care

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, central nervous system stimulant that alters the level of dopamine in the body and increases reward-seeking behavior. Chronic and...[READ MORE] Methamphetamine

Technical Assistance
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Online Tutorials
Access free online tutorials for substance use treatment, child welfare, and court professionals and a comprehensive training package on substance use disorders for child welfare professionals
Explore Topics
Browse practice and policy publications and online resources on an array of topics related to families affected by substance use disorders and involvement with child welfare services
Collaborative Capacity
Gain strategies for building and strengthening cross-systems partnerships to better serve families affected by substance use disorders and involvement with child welfare services
Research
Stay up to date with the latest national data and research literature on substance use treatment and child welfare
Videos and Webinars
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