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

About NCSACW

Current Topics Affecting the Field

Supporting Families During a Public Health Crisis

Supporting Families Affected by Opioids

Plans of Safe Care

Methamphetamine

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