Resources to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders

The Use of Peers and Recovery Specialists in Child Welfare Settings The brief provides an overview of two models of support for families in child welfare affected substance use disorders – peer support and recovery specialists. The brief offers implementation considerations that professionals can draw from when implementing peer or recovery specialist models in their communities. Learn more here.

About NCSACW

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

Online Tutorials
Access free training for child welfare, substance abuse treatment and court professionals on improving collaboration to serve families affected by substance use and involvement with child welfare services.
Webinars
View previously-recorded webinars that cover a range of topics such as opioid use disorders, trauma and evidence-based practices.

Videos
Watch "Bringing Families Together: Models of Hope and Recovery" highlights collaborative practice models implemented in communities to improve outcomes for children and families affected by substance use disorders.
Research
Read the latest research on best practices for families affected by substance use and involved with child welfare services and up-to-date national data on child welfare and substance use disorder treatment.
Technical Assistance
Receive technical assistance from NCSACW at the national, state, tribal, and local levels.
Resources
Explore the topics on which NCSACW can help you and access resources on current topics in the substance use disorder treatment, child welfare, and court fields.

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