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| Document Title: | Partnering With Families and Youth to Shift System Culture [Webinar] |
| Corporate Author: | Capacity Building Center for States. |
| Publication Year: | 2019 |
| Abstract: | Presents strategies for building and sustaining an organizational culture and climate that supports family and youth engagement at all levels of child welfare. Leaders from the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services discuss how the integration of family and youth voice has impacted the culture and climate of the agency. The recorded webinar includes an exploration of Kentucky’s Child Welfare Transformation project, an overarching framework to support a systemwide continuous improvement effort and the state’s Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START), a Child Protective Services (CPS) program to support families when parental substance use disorders and child maltreatment are present. |
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| Document Title: | Planning for Safe Care: What Your Family Drug Court Needs to Know About Serving Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorders and Their Infants [Presentation Slides] (Presentation at the 2017 National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference, July 9-12, 2017, Oxen Hill, MD). |
| Personal Author: | Young, Nancy K. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | Intended for professionals working in family drug courts, this federally funded slide presentation explains best practices in the treatment of opioid use disorders for parenting and pregnant women and for infants prenatally exposed to opioids, and how the Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) provisions on prenatal substance exposure can improve outcomes for families. Section 1 reviews the scope of the drug problem and the increase in overdose deaths from 2000-2014. Data is shared on the number of children in out of home care from 2000 to 2015 that shows a decrease until 2012 and a rise in numbers to...more |
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| Document Title: | Substance Exposed Newborns and CPS Alternative Response [Presentation Slides]. |
| Personal Author: | Baker, Marlys. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This slide presentation discusses using alternative response (AR) in child protective services (CPS) for substance exposed newborns. It begins by explaining the development of AR and the passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act amendments to the CAPTA that requires States to develop and monitor a Plan of Safe Care for infants born with and affected by all substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their caregivers whether there is an AR or standard assessment. It notes that beginning November 1, 2017, there will be a standard CPS assessment response and an alternative CPS assessment response...more |
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| Document Title: | Substance Exposed Infants and Plans of Safe Care [Virginia] [Presentation Slides] (2017 Training Presentation). |
| Personal Author: | Walter, Mary.,Davidson, Gail. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This slide presentation presents data on the increase of substance exposed infants from 2009-2016, discusses the identification of substance exposed infants, and describes the development of plans of safe care. Federal legislative changes that require policies and procedures to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms are explained, as well as components of plans of safe care, and Virginia legislation addressing the identification and treatment of substance exposed infants and their families. |
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| Document Title: | Building Stronger Families and Brighter Futures: The Unique Adaptations of the Family Drug Court and Family Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts to Better Serve Children, Families, and Communities [Presentation Slides] (Presentation at the 2017 National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference, July 9-12, 2017, Oxen Hill, MD). |
| Personal Author: | Schilfgaarde, Lauren van.,Corona, Marianna. |
| Publication Year: | 2017 |
| Abstract: | This federally funded slide presentation highlights the achievements and challenges of the Family Drug Court (FDC) and Tribal to Wellness Court movements as adaptations of the drug court model, and explores the unique role and importance of Tribal justice systems, family and holistic approach to recovery, and cultural values embedded in Tribal to Wellness Courts. Slides present information that indicate in 2015, parental alcohol or other drug use was identified as a reason for removal for 34.4% of children nationally; there were 121,832 children with terminated parent rights due to parent alcohol or drug abuse in 2015 (39.3% of the total);...more |
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| Document Title: | Marijuana Use During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Topic of the Month. |
| Personal Author: | Haack, Valerie. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Intended for Women, Infants, and Children program staff in Minnesota, this memorandum provides information on the harmful effects of marijuana on developing infants and presents facts on the impact of prenatal marijuana exposure. It notes that there here is no known safe amount of marijuana use during pregnancy, there are negative effects of marijuana, regardless of when during pregnancy it is used, THC passes from mother to the fetus through the placenta, exposing the unborn child, marijuana use during pregnancy may be associated with increased risk of heart defects in exposed offspring and increased risk of stillbirth, and maternal use of...more |
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| Document Title: | Rural Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Toolkit. |
| Corporate Author: | Rural Health Information Hub. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Published by the Rural Health Information Hub, the Rural Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Toolkit is designed to help practitioners develop, implement, evaluate, and sustain rural programs to prevent and treat substance abuse. The toolkit is made up of several modules that focus on evidence-based and promising programs, implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and dissemination. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | 2016 Webinar #1: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: State and Federal Policy. |
| Personal Author: | Chasnoff, Ira J. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This 45-minute DVD features a webinar presented on February 25, 2016 that discusses the current rise in the numbers of infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), policy challenges, and a systems approach to NAS prevention and intervention. Slides accompany the lecture and present information on the definition of NAS, opiate use patterns, the rise in the incidence of NAS from 1998 to 2012, the Medicaid costs associated with NAS, phase of AND, symptoms of NAS, and the uniqueness of the current epidemic due to the involvement of prescription drug use. The goals of methadone maintenance in impacting drug use are reviewed,...more |
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| Document Title: | Heroin: The Hardest Hit. |
| Corporate Author: | Virginia Office of the Attorney General. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This 43-minute DVD features Virginians sharing their stories of addition, overdose, and recovery, as well as testimony from the families and friends of young people who have lost their lives to a fatal heroin overdose. Statistics on use of heroin and heroin deaths in Virginia are shared and information is provided on addiction, the link between prescribed opiates and the use of heroin, the increase in demand, the blending of fentanyl and other drugs in heroin, the desperation of users that lead to crime, and the health implications of heroin use. The material is presented in English and Spanish and includes...more |
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| Document Title: | Substance Use Best Practice Tool Guide [Tennessee]. |
| Personal Author: | Chappell, Edwina. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This practice guide is designed to assist Tennessee professionals in understanding substance abuse, the use of best practices for individuals with substance use disorders, including co-occurring disorders, encourage innovative and improved practice in the field, enhance capacity that will result in stronger communities, and develop expertise around substance use issues. It begins by defining substance use disorders and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 substance use disorders classifications. The following section addresses addiction, myths about drug abuse and addiction, the addiction cycle, the Chronic Disease Model, determining substance abuse, and substance abuse treatment. Information is then presented on prevention and early intervention, prevention...more |
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| Document Title: | 309: Drug and Alcohol Issues: An Introduction for Child Welfare Professionals. |
| Corporate Author: | Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program. Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | This training serves as an introduction for Child Welfare Professionals on the topic of drug and alcohol issues and the connection of those issues to child welfare. As Child Welfare Professionals come into contact with a child and family involved in drug and alcohol use, it remains imperative that Child Welfare Professionals have the ability to identify and connect to the casework process for child welfare issues related to drug and alcohol use. During this training, the trainer will relate to the case process for a child and family involved in drug and alcohol issues best practices in the areas of...more |
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| Document Title: | Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. |
| Corporate Author: | U.S. Congress. |
| Publication Year: | 2016 |
| Abstract: | Substance abuse treatment programs are to make available “therapeutic, comprehensive child care for children” when the child’s mother is receiving health and rehabilitate services.• Creates a competitive pilot grant program to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to meet the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum women intended, in part, to support family based services within residential and nonresidential settings.• Within the Department of Justice, creates a Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program to develop or expand treatment alternatives over incarceration, including strategies focused “on parents whose incarceration could result in their children entering the child welfare...more |
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| Document Title: | 2015 Webinar #1: Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Protecting Children's Health. |
| Personal Author: | Chasnoff, Ira J. |
| Publication Year: | 2015 |
| Abstract: | This 16-minute DVD presents a webinar that discusses the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke to families and children and prevention strategies. Information is provided that highlights the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure to children’s health, the need to use prevention and educational materials that promote smoke-free policies, strategies for screening patients for primary tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, and guidelines for helping smokers cease smoking. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Weeding Out the Myths: Marijuana in Pregnancy and Lactation. |
| Personal Author: | Borgelt, Laura. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | This slideshow presentation discusses the prevalence of cannabis use in the pregnant population, the impact of marijuana on the fetus and newborn infant, the effects of in utero marijuana exposure on long-term growth and neurodevelopment, and recommendations regarding marijuana use in pregnancy and lactation. Findings from studies are shared and indicate mixed results on the impact of prenatal marijuana exposure on preterm delivery, low birth weight, fetal growth, and abnormalities, but a proven effect on neurobehavior, behavior problems, attention problems, and academic achievement. It concludes that marijuana should be regarded as harmful to the developing fetus and breastfeeding infant. |
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| Document Title: | Creating a Trauma-Informed System of Care: Partnerships, Facilitative Factors, Barriers, Special Considerations. Presentation at the Council of Social Work Education's 60th Annual Program Meeting. October 24, 2014. Tampa, Florida. |
| Personal Author: | Middleton, Jennifer.,Josiah-Martin, Judith.,Esaki, Nina. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | This slide presentation presents information on a trauma-informed system of care implemented in Maine. The Penquis Regional Linking Project (PRLP) aims to utilize a trauma-informed system of care approach in serving children and families affected by substance abuse, increase well-being, improve permanency, and enhance the safety of children ages 0-5 and their families, and provide services in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties of Maine to these families who have been affected by substance abuse. Key PRLP partners are identified, and key components of the Sanctuary Model are described. Additional information is provided on the participatory action research project used to evaluate the...more |
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| Document Title: | Tough Love. |
| Corporate Author: | Eye Wang Pictures, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2014 |
| Abstract: | This 1 hour, 23-minute documentary, chronicles the separate journeys of Patrick Brown, a single, white father in Seattle, and Hasna "Hannah" Siddique, a newly married Bangladeshi-born mother of two in New York City, as they fight to make their families whole again after their children were taken from them due to neglect. Through intimate, vérité footage, the complex bureaucracy of America's child welfare system and the powerful role that poverty and other challenges play in keeping parents and children apart are explored. The film shows the workings inside of the Seattle’s Family Treatment Court, the disparity between various State systems, and...more |
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| Document Title: | Webinar #4: Breastfeeding Guidelines for Chemically Dependent Women (From 2013 NTI Upstream Webinar Series: Drug Use in Pregnancy: Focus on the Newborn). |
| Corporate Author: | NTI Upstream. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | The fourth in a series of webinars, this 45-minute videotape recording focuses on newborn infants with neurodevelopmental disorders due to prenatal drug exposure. The video explains women who use illegal drugs frequently have poor family and social support networks and few positive relationships with other women. It is explained that these factors contribute to low rates of breastfeeding in women addicted to illicit drugs, however, breastfeeding can enhance the mother/child relationships and is the healthiest means of feeding the infant. The webinar discusses the pros and cons of breastfeeding by women with a history of substance abuse and provides guidelines that...more |
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| Document Title: | Webinar #2: Methadone Maintenance in Pregnancy: Implications for the Newborn (From 2013 NTI Upstream Webinar Series: Drug Use in Pregnancy: Focus on the Newborn). |
| Corporate Author: | NTI Upstream. |
| Publication Year: | 2013 |
| Abstract: | The second in a series of webinars, this 34-minute videotape recording focuses on newborn infants with neurodevelopmental disorders due to prenatal drug exposure. The video discusses the advantages of using methadone for pregnant women addicted to narcotics. Opiate use patterns in the United States are reviewed, as well as complications of opiate use in pregnancy and the development of methadone maintenance therapy. The impact of methadone on the infant is described, including neonatal abstinence syndrome. The video shares the research on high, medium, and low does methadone maintenance and provides guidelines for treating mother and child. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Home Visiting With Families Affected by Substance Abuse and/or HIV [Online Tutorial]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | This tutorial provides an introduction to the field of home visiting for those working with families facing these unique challenges. Viewers will acquire knowledge of the basic components of home visiting, such as scheduling visits, developing rapport, modeling skills, educating families, and being mindful of cultural differences. Practical safety precautions and avenues for professional growth are also addressed. |
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| Document Title: | What You Need to Know About Child Well-Being and Serving Children in FDCs [Presentation Slides]. |
| Personal Author: | Breitenbucher, Phil.,Anderson, Clare.,Wilson, Charles.,Pabustan-Claar, Jennifer. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Family Drug Courts are an excellent venue for ensuring parents and children receive comprehensive assessments and services that address their needs, both individually and as a family unit. Responding to the needs of the child as well as the parent significantly increases the chances of successful reunification, decreases the risk of relapse and recurrence of maltreatment, and can break intergenerational substance use and child maltreatment. Family Drug Courts play a critical role in ensuring not only safety and permanency, but a chance for these children to develop and even thrive. This workshop focused on the impact of parental substance use, co-occurring...more |
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| Document Title: | Bringing Families Together: Models of Hope and Recovery [Video]. |
| Corporate Author: | Center for Children and Family Futures. United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Abstract: | Discover how communities are strengthening linkages among child welfare, mental health services, substance use treatment, and the court systems to improve outcomes for children and families. This video features the 10-Element Framework: Elements of System Linkages, developed by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare to help States, Tribal, and local communities overcome barriers and identify strategies to facilitate effective partnerships between mental health services, substance use treatment, child welfare, and family courts. Two programs are highlighted in this video, one in Miami, Dade County, Florida and one in Sacramento County, California. Each addresses the challenges across service systems...more |
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| Document Title: | Navigating Resources for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders [Webinar]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | In this 1 hour, 18 minute webinar, information is provided on the types of resources provided by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Resources to assist families affected by substance use disorders. Online trainings that are available, as well as training toolkits are discussed and information is provided on implementing online resources. |
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| Document Title: | Intensive Case Management for Substance Abusing Mothers in Child Welfare: Timing Matters [Presentation Slides]. |
| Personal Author: | Ryan, Joseph P.,Huang, Hui.,Marsh, Jeanne. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | This slide presentation begins with background information on the incidence of parental substance abuse in Illinois child welfare cases and the federal waiver authority that allowed Illinois to focus on providing treatment services to substance abusing families in Cook County. The goals of the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) project are identified, as well as strategies used to accomplish the goals. The role of recovery coaches is noted, and the characteristics and outcomes of the 1,303 participants are charted and compared to 520 controls. Findings indicate the Recovery Coach model increases reunification; there exists a significant delay between temporary...more |
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| Document Title: | Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner's Guide. |
| Corporate Author: | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | Intended for practitioners managing the health and well-being of children and adolescents ages 9–18 years, this guide introduces a quick, empirically derived tool for identifying youth at risk for alcohol-related problems. The guide outlines different levels of intervention with tips for topics practitioners should cover, and presents an overview of brief motivational interviewing, an interactive, youth-friendly intervention considered to have the best potential effectiveness for the adolescent population. In addition, the guide aims to help clinicians overcome other common barriers to screening: concerns about confidentiality, a lack of information about coding for counseling about alcohol use, and the challenge of finding...more |
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| Document Title: | Substance Use During Pregnancy: Prevalence, Impact, and Solutions [Online Tutorial]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center. |
| Publication Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: | This tutorial on Substance Use During Pregnancy (54 minutes) provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of substance use among pregnant women in the United States, including the various factors that often contribute to substance abuse. It reviews the potential impact of prenatal exposure to various legal and illegal drugs on infant development and well-being. The tutorial also examines interventions for the prevention and treatment of drug use during pregnancy, from identification and education to individual and family based services. Interventions proven to promote the safety and well-being of affected newborns, such as family treatment drug courts and father involvement...more |
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| Document Title: | Managing and Sustaining Your Juvenile Drug Court. |
| Personal Author: | Van Wormer, Jacqueline.,Lutze, Faith E. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This brief notes the rapid and varied expansion of the drug court model and emphasizes the need for juvenile drug court (JDC) teams to focus on and carefully manage team dynamics, provide for appropriate training, create an opportunity for philosophy building and buy-in for new team members, and follow policies and procedures. Beginning sections of the brief share research findings on the effectiveness of juvenile drug courts and the impact of incorrectly implementing the JDC model. Following sections discuss creating fidelity and strengthening outcomes navigating the JDC development continuum. The JDC Development Cycle is described and includes the following phases: collaborative...more |
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| Document Title: | Drug Testing in Child Welfare: A Discussion of Practice and Policy Considerations [Presentation Slides]. |
| Personal Author: | Young, Nancy K. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | Presented at the Missouri Department of Mental Health Spring Training Institute in 2010, these slides consider policy and practice implications for drug testing in child welfare cases. Key action steps for developing policy are discussed and include: determine agency values and mandates, establish a policy framework, clarify purposes of drug testing, determine who to test, select type of physical specimen to collect, determine when to use point of collection and laboratory testing, determine which drugs to test for, decide the type of staff training needed, develop a parent engagement strategy, and address drug test results. The pros and cons of different...more |
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| Document Title: | Introduction to Chemical Dependence [Handouts]. |
| Corporate Author: | New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Bureau of Training. Research Foundation of SUNY. Buffalo State College. Center for Development of Human Services. New York State Child Welfare Training Institute. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | These handouts explore the relationship between child maltreatment and substance abuse and explains chemical dependency. Facts about women and drug abuse and their risk factors for drug abuse are shared, as well as information on necessary elements of treatment training programs for women, characteristics of addiction and dependence, and factors contributing to chemical dependence. A glossary of drugs is then provided that identifies the street names of each drug, methods of use, effects, prevalence, chronic abuse, and signs and symptoms of use. Additional information is provided on the addictive properties of different drugs, various models of chemical dependency and treatment, characteristics...more |
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| Document Title: | Ensuring Fidelity to the Juvenile Drug Courts Strategies in Practice: A Program Component Scale. |
| Personal Author: | Van Wormer, Jacqueline.,Lutze, Faith E. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | The second in a two-part series designed to strengthen adherence to the juvenile drug court (JDC) model, this brief is designed to be used as a tool to analyze JDC operations as they relate to 16 key strategies. The 16 strategies are divided in to two distinct sections composed of team and client components and address: collaborative planning, teamwork, clearly defined target populations and eligibility criteria, judicial involvement and supervision, monitoring and evaluation, community partnerships, comprehensive treatment planning, developmentally appropriate services, gender-appropriate services, cultural competence, focus on strengths, family engagement, educational linkages, drug testing, goal-oriented incentives and sanctions, and confidentiality. Key...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Welfare Training Toolkit: Helping Child Welfare Workers Support Families with Substance Use, Mental, and Co-Occurring Disorders [e-learning]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2010 |
| Abstract: | This training was developed to educate child welfare professionals about substance abuse and mental health disorders among families involved in the child welfare system. It is intended to provide learning opportunities and baseline knowledge on substance abuse and mental health problems and interventions; motivate and facilitate cross-systems work; and incorporate cultural awareness and facilitate cultural competency in child welfare practice. The training package consists of 6 modules, approximately 2-3 hours each, which can be delivered over a series of weeks or through a 1-2 day training program. Each module contains a range of training materials that were developed to be adapted...more |
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| Document Title: | Collaborative Approaches to Identifying and Serving Substance Exposed Newborns: Lessons Learned From Four Demonstration Projects [Webcast]. |
| Personal Author: | Little, Christina.,Smith, Celeste.,Twombly, Liz.,Watson, Enid. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | In this webcast , hosted by the National AIA Resource Center, representatives from four federally funded demonstration projects share their experiences developing policies and procedures to meet the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) mandates related to substance exposed newborns (SEN). Specifically, the presenters discuss challenges they have encountered in multidisciplinary collaboration, and strategies they have employed to overcome those challenges.They also share policies and procedures developed to identify pregnant substance users and SEN, and they present strategies the projects use to engage pregnant substance users and develop plans of safe care for SEN. Although the projects are each...more |
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| Document Title: | The Road to Recovery: A Comprehensive Family-Centered Treatment Approach [Presentation Slides and Video]. |
| Personal Author: | Stark, Anslie M.,Scafidi, Frank A. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This video captures a presentation given on August 27, 2009, that discusses implementing a comprehensive family-centered approach in child welfare systems. It begins by explaining that family-centered treatment means that problems and solutions are defined within the context of the family and the family's strengths and resources, and that the focus of the treatment is on working with families not individuals. Information is provided on: the definition of family, key components of family-centered treatment, features of the paradigm shift to family-centered treatment, services provided to the child and parent, principles and functions of comprehensive case management, the need for a holistic...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Child Welfare and the Dependency Court: A Guide for Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals. Participant Workbook. |
| Corporate Author: | Utah. Division of Child and Family Services. National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with an online course to educate substance abuse treatment providers in Utah about the complexity of the child welfare system and dependency court, and to improve services to families that are affected by substance abuse. The course consists of an introduction, five modules, and a knowledge assessment. The five modules include an overview of child maltreatment, child welfare, and shared family issues; the basics of the child welfare and dependency court system; the basics of the child welfare and dependency court; strategies for supporting clients; and the role of providers in early...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, and Family Recovery: A Guide for Legal Professionals [e-learning] |
| Corporate Author: | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | The foremost concern of a dependency court judge is the safety and welfare of the child, the rapidly moving developmental timetable of the young child, and the need to make a legal determination as quickly as possible as to whether a child can return to his/her family or whether parental rights need to be terminated so the child can be placed for adoption. If a parent is in substance abuse treatment, it is important that the judge know if that treatment is working, and whether the periods of sobriety and stability are sufficient to allow the child to return to the...more |
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| Document Title: | Moving Forward: Using Tools and Technical Assistance [Webinar and Handouts]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | This session highlights the resources available to agencies through the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW), and how these resources have been used to improve services to families affected by substance abuse. Hear a national perspective on strategies that work, and learn about practical tools that can be used to build collaborative efforts and stronger systems for identifying and successfully treating these families. Presenters discuss the NCSACW's 10 element framework for success, and the range of resources available: expert consultation, peer to peer networking, tools, publications, group facilitation and training. Find out how you can access this ongoing...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, and Family Recovery: A Guide for Legal Professionals. User Guidebook. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | This guidebook is designed to be used with a course that provides strategies and information for judges and attorneys to assist them in building and expanding partnerships with child welfare professionals, and treatment professionals to optimize outcomes for children and families. The curriculum addresses three key areas: substance use disorders, treatment, and family recovery, and their relationship to parenting, judicial and attorney roles and responsibilities, and treatment and recovery concepts and material that will help inform judicial and legal decision making. Module 1 begins with providing fundamental information regarding substance use, abuse, and addiction. The following module discusses motivation to engage...more |
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| Document Title: | States and Communities Sharing Their Experiences: Strength and Hope for Recovery for Children and Families [Webinar and Handouts]. |
| Personal Author: | Young, Nancy K.,Otero, Cathleen.,Pasti, Larry.,Griffin, Dan.,Long, Robert.,Brennan, Michael. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | This session highlights agencies that have built their capacity across child welfare, substance abuse treatment and courts, to screen, assess and treat families with substance use disorders. Hear how these sites got started in their collaborative efforts, the steps they took to strengthen their systems, and the technical assistance that has helped them along their way. Each site also shares lessons they have learned about overcoming the barriers to collaboration and to building a network of identification, referral and treatment services. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Substance Abuse Treatment for Child Welfare Families: Recent Research and Practice Implications. |
| Personal Author: | Ondersma, Steven J. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | A large percentage of parents who abuse, neglect or abandon their children have drug and alcohol problems. In this two-part series, learn about recent research about substance abuse in the context of the child welfare system, both from the perspective of front-line professionals as well as overall policy. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Substance Abuse, HIV and Related Issues for Latinos [Webinar]. |
| Personal Author: | Castro, Felipe González.,Contreras, Michele. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | Part I, "Cultural Factors in Drug Abuse and Recovery in Latino Populations," examines the role of cultural factors in drug use initiation, progression to abuse/dependence, and recovery for U.S. Latino/ Hispanic populations. System models of etiology and drug dependence for the general population and specific to Latinos/Hispanics, are presented. Cultural adaptation of these models to improve the cultural relevance and efficacy of prevention and treatment interventions for various Latino populations are discussed, as are the role of cultural traditions as strength-based, potentially protective, factors. Part II, "Immigration, Trauma, Substance Abuse & HIV: A Family Case Study," considers how the requirement of...more |
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| Document Title: | Pathways to Collaboration: Factors That Help and Hinder Collaboration Between Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Fields. |
| Personal Author: | Drabble, Laurie.,Osterling, Kathy L.,Tweed, Marty.,Pearce, Carol A. |
| Publication Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | This curriculum provides a review of key research literature related to cross-systems collaboration between substance abuse and child welfare fields (Section I) as well as promising models for collaborative practice (Section II). The curriculum also provides a summary of findings and activities centered on factors that have helped and hindered collaborative practice in relation to developing effective collaborative relationships, structures, programming, and practices (Section III) as well as operational innovations to improve collaboration in daily practice, such as written memorandum of understanding between systems as well as forms and procedures for obtaining releases of information and sharing information about client progress...more |
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| Document Title: | Recovering Together Program: Children's Curriculum. |
| Personal Author: | Finch, Karen. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | The Recovering Together Program (RTP) is a year-long therapeutic and educational program for mothers and their children, serving mothers who need help with both child maltreatment and substance abuse issues. Staffed by a multi-disciplinary team, RTP uses culturally appropriate and theory-driven treatment methods that are creatively designed for women and children's special needs. The RTP design includes advocacy and case management services for families. These approaches were selected based on a literature review completed before the initial design of the RTP program and continued throughout the 3 years of field testing, formative evaluation, and modifications of the original model. RTP consists...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Child Welfare and the Dependency Court: A Guide for Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals. Facilitator Handbook. |
| Personal Author: | Jones, MaryCatherine. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This facilitator's handbook is designed to help substance abuse treatment professionals train staff members on the child welfare and dependency court systems in Utah. It is to be used in conjunction with a 4-5 hour online course to educate substance abuse treatment providers about the complexity of the child welfare system and dependency court, and to improve services to families that are affected by substance abuse. The handbook begins with information on substance abuse and child welfare in Utah, the benefits of the course, intended outcomes of the course, course components, implementation recommendations, and tips for group discussion. The handbook then...more |
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| Document Title: | Drug Endangered Child Training: Methamphetamine Awareness: Coming Together to Bring Back Their Smiles. Facilitator Guide. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Kentucky. Drug Endangered Child Training Network. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This training is designed for first responders, protective services workers, medical and dental providers, legal professionals, public health workers, home visitors and other personnel. The material in this training will help you better understand your role, the role of your organization, and the role of other responders and organizations in preventing, recognizing, and responding to a methamphetamine environment with respect to children. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Neonatal & Newborn Substance Exposure [e-learning]. |
| Corporate Author: | Arizona Supreme Court. CASA of Arizona. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This training module will present you with information on the effects that intrauterine drug exposure has on children. While some drugs were studied many years ago, others have become topics of concern only in the past decade. You will also be given information on how a drug affects a child's long term development and methods for working with drug-affected children. Link provides access to a slightly different version of training that is different from attached document. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | The Impact of Chemical Dependence on the Family: Handouts. |
| Corporate Author: | New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Bureau of Training. Research Foundation of SUNY. Buffalo State College. Center for Development of Human Services. New York State Child Welfare Training Institute. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This collection of handouts provides information on the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on families. The handouts include a glossary of key terms and information on the components of recovery, signs of a relapse, and the 12 steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous program. A worksheet is included for identifying management strategies for chemical dependence issues. |
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| Document Title: | Recovering Together Program. |
| Corporate Author: | Clarity Counseling. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | Includes Women's Curriculum, Children's Curriculum, Materials and video Facilitator's Presentation. The Recovering Together Program (RTP) is a program that treats families (mothers and their children) in which the mothers are receiving substance abuse services and the family is receiving child welfare services. It is a is a year-long therapeutic and educational program for mothers and their children, serving mothers who need help with both child maltreatment and substance abuse issues. Staffed by a multi-disciplinary team, RTP uses culturally appropriate and theory-driven treatment methods that are creatively designed for women and children's special needs. The RTP design includes advocacy and case management...more |
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| Document Title: | Pre-Treatment: A Brief Intervention for the Primary Prenatal Care Setting (From "I Am Concerned . . ." Pre-Treatment Manual Training Curriculum), Pocket version. |
| Personal Author: | Chasnoff, Ira J.,McGourty, Richard F. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | English: This pocket-sized guide is designed to assist health care professionals in recognizing the symptoms of maternal substance abuse and other challenges and understanding the impact on pregnant mothers, infants, and children. Information is provided on maternal depression, domestic violence, tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, OxyContin, marijuana, PCP, and betel nut. Information is provided in English and in Spanish.Spanish: Esta pequeña guía está diseñado para ayudar a los profesionales de la salud a reconocer los síntomas del abuso materno de sustancias y otros desafíos relacionados y a entender las consecuencias sobre las madres embarazadas, los bebés y los niños. Se ofrece...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals. Supervisor Handbook. |
| Personal Author: | Jones, MaryCatherine. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This Supervisor Handbook was developed by the Utah Division of Child and Family Services to implement a statewide training for child welfare supervisors and caseworkers, utilizing the NCSACW online tutorial Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals. The Handbook allows supervisors to become familiar with the training materials and plan for training completion, follow up, and mentoring. The Handbook includes a discussion guide to evaluate what caseworks learned from the tutorial, what they have applied with families, and what they can do to support families affected by substance use disorders. |
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| Document Title: | Pre-Treatment Program: Curriculum Guide: Motivational Interviewing. |
| Personal Author: | Dvoracek, Carla. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This comprehensive training curriculum was designed for addiction specialists and child welfare workers. At the end of this two-day training session, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss how addiction is a brain chemistry disease which can include a predisposition and how a biopsychosocial and spiritual approach is a part of both the disease and recovery process. 2. Describe how Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) and neuroadaptation contribute to cravings and to the many challenges that clients have when attempting to eliminate their addictions. 3. List and describe the six Stages of Change (SOC). 4. Assess a client's initial and subsequent...more |
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| Document Title: | Recovering Together Program: Curriculum Guide: Substance Abuse Treatment for Women and Their Families. |
| Personal Author: | Spear, Donna Sue. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This document is for substance abuse treatment providers and their child welfare colleagues. It describes the Recovering Together Program (RTP), a program that treats families (mothers and their children) in which the mothers are receiving substance abuse services and the family is receiving child welfare services. The first section describes issues associated with collaboration between the two service systems and practical implications for replicating or developing a program like RTP as part of such a collaboration. The second section contains a detailed guide in the form of a curriculum for conducting the adult group in Phase 1 of the Recovering Together...more |
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| Document Title: | Working With Families: A Substance Abuse Curriculum. |
| Corporate Author: | Georgia Department of Human Resources. Division of Family and Children Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | The following Learning Objectives have formed the basis for this course: 1. Recognize and identify substance abuse terms and relevant policy references. 2. Promote changes in family functioning through the recognition and acknowledgement of addiction as a disease. 3. Describe the effects of methamphetamine manufacturing and use on families, children and others associated with the case. 4. Complete casework activities that foster safety, risk reduction and permanency in families exposed to substance abuse. 5. Assist the family in recognizing that addiction is a family disease. 6. Identify different treatment strategies substance abuse professionals utilize in treating substance abusers and their relevance...more |
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| Document Title: | Pre-Treatment: A Brief Intervention for the Primary Prenatal Care Setting (From "I Am Concerned . . ." Pre-Treatment Manual Training Curriculum). |
| Corporate Author: | NTI Upstream. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | Intended to be used in primary prenatal care settings, this guide provides information on the impact of different types of mental and drug problems on mothers and infants. Information is provided on maternal depression, domestic violence, tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, oxycontin, marijuana, PCP, and betel nuts. A list of effects on the mother, baby, and child is provided for each of the problems in English and in Spanish. Photographs are also included. |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals. Participant Workbook. |
| Personal Author: | Jones, MaryCatherine. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This participant workbook was developed by the Utah Division of Child and Family Services to implement a statewide training for child welfare supervisors and caseworkers, utilizing the NCSACW online tutorial Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals. The Workbook contains Reading Questions based on the online tutorial to help caseworkers identify key concepts and support their knowledge acquisition. |
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| Document Title: | "I Am Concerned..." Training Film : A 37-Minute Training Companion to the "I Am Concerned..." Pre-Treatment. |
| Personal Author: | McGourty, Rich. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This 37-minute DVD is intended to accompany a pre-treatment manual to train new health care personnel on screening for drug use during pregnancy and helping pregnant women who are using alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. It provides step-by-step instructions for using the pre-treatment manual as an education and prevention tool. The DVD includes in-depth discussions and intervention dramatizations and highlights best screening practices. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Substance Use Disorders, Mental Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders: Training Package for Child Welfare Professionals. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Children's Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2007 |
| Abstract: | This training package is designed to assist child welfare professionals in understanding substance use disorders, mental disorders, and co-occurring disorders. It contains six modules that address: understanding the multiple needs of families involved with the child welfare system; understanding substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery; understanding mental disorders, treatment and recovery; engagement and intervention with parents affected by substance use disorders, mental disorders and co- occurring disorders; developing a comprehensive response for families affected by substance use disorders, mental disorders. and co-occurring disorders; and understanding the needs of children of parents with substance use or mental disorders. Each module includes a...more |
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| Document Title: | Partnership to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Public Education Program Manual. |
| Corporate Author: | SAMSHA |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | Partnership to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Public Education Program ManualThis manual, available in both print and CD formats, combines guidance in mobilizing productive FASD community partnership programs with research from four successful pilot communities. Strategies to plan prevention programs, involve providers, disseminate materials, and conduct follow-up evaluations are provided. Specific materials and resources to replicate are also available in both English and Spanish. |
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| Document Title: | Child Abuse Investigations in Meth Lab Cases [e-learning]. |
| Personal Author: | Ahumada, Tim. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | This workshop provides investigators with an overview of conducting a concurrent investigation with multiple disciplines covering team work and developing a Drug Endangered Children Response Team. Free registration is required. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Reunited: A Motivational Enhancement Video [Video Tape]. |
| Personal Author: | Martin, Eric.,Wurscher, Jay. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | A 25 minute video presenting crucial ASFA information to new parents entering the child welfare system. The information is presented by parents who lost their children largely due to methamphetamine related problems, got into recovery and regained custody of their kids. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Recovering Together Program : Final Replication Materials. |
| Corporate Author: | Clarity Counseling. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | Includes Women's Curriculum, Children's Curriculum, Materials and video Facilitator's Presentation. The Recovering Together Program (RTP) is a program that treats families (mothers and their children) in which the mothers are receiving substance abuse services and the family is receiving child welfare services. It is a is a year-long therapeutic and educational program for mothers and their children, serving mothers who need help with both child maltreatment and substance abuse issues. Staffed by a multi-disciplinary team, RTP uses culturally appropriate and theory-driven treatment methods that are creatively designed for women and children's special needs. The RTP design includes advocacy and case management...more |
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| Document Title: | Pathways to collaboration: understanding the role of values and system-related factors in collaboration between child welfare and substance abuse treatment fields. |
| Personal Author: | Drabble, Laurie.,Tweed, Marty.,Osterling, Kathy L.,Navarrette, Lisa.,Pearce, Carol.,Ribeiro, Priscilla. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | Research over the last 20 years has documented a strong correlation between substance abuse and risk of involvement in the child welfare system. More recently, a growing body of research and policy analysis focused on addressing the needs of substance-abusing families in child welfare calls for "bridging the gap" in values and attitudes between child welfare and substance abuse treatment service delivery systems and developing collaborative models for intervention and case planning. The purpose of this research-based curriculum is to increase awareness about how individual and professional values may impact interdisciplinary practice and to develop skills for improved collaborative practice among...more |
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| Document Title: | Flexible Individualized Curriculum about Children and Substance Abuse; How Relatives as Parents can Help. |
| Corporate Author: | Families and Children Together (F.A.C.T.) |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | Intended to assist professionals in answering questions from relative caregivers on key issues, this binder includes training materials that focus on understanding and supporting kinship caregivers. Information is provided on the Maine Families And Children Together federally funded curriculum "Key Conversations." This curriculum offers individually focused conversations for relative caregivers raising children. The conversations are organized into 10 modules that address: what substance abuse is, types of recovery programs that work, prevention that works, caring for the abuse affected child, child behaviors and emotions that are related to living with a substance abusing parent, strategies that work with abuse affected children,...more |
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| Document Title: | The roots of violence, addiction, and neglect. |
| Personal Author: | Linkletter, Art. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | This film explores the lives of children brought up in families where violence, addiction, and neglect were present. Individual stories about the memories of their childhood and how long their lives have been touched by seeing violence as a young child, the ravages of addiction, and lifelong effects of different types of neglect. Family specialist, John Bradshaw, explores the importance of our early childhood years and how they effect us as adults. Bradshaw proposes who we are today is dependent upon the families that we come from and how we must heal from these issues and not carry them on to...more |
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| Document Title: | Flexible Individualized Curriculum about Children and Substance Abuse; How Relatives as Parents can Help. [CD-ROM.] |
| Corporate Author: | Families and Children Together (F.A.C.T.) |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | Intended to assist professionals in answering questions from relative caregivers on key issues, this CD-ROM contains training materials that focus on understanding and supporting kinship caregivers. Information is provided on the Maine Families And Children Together federally funded curriculum "Key Conversations." This curriculum offers individually focused conversations for relative caregivers raising children. The conversations are organized into 10 modules that address: what substance abuse is, types of recovery programs that work, prevention that works, caring for the abuse affected child, child behaviors and emotions that are related to living with a substance abusing parent, strategies that work with abuse affected children,...more |
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| Document Title: | Substance Abuse: The Web of Addiction. |
| Corporate Author: | Judicial Council of California. Center for Families, Children and the Courts. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | This one-hour video presentation is designed to introduce attorneys to the relationship between substance abuse and juvenile dependency practice. The video features a treatment-based documentary entitled "Web of Addiction," which is paused frequently by a roundtable panel of juvenile dependency experts who relate the lessons from the video to California's juvenile dependency system. This video can be viewed with Windows Media Player. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Meth Basics and Worker Safety [e-learning]. |
| Corporate Author: | Protective Services Training Institute of Texas. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2006 |
| Abstract: | This training module presents essential information for Texas Child Protective Services staff who may encounter methamphetamine users, settings where meth is used or manufactured, and children at risk due to caregiver meth use or meth lab dangers. It focuses on risk assessment and worker safety in these situations. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Problem Drinking or Alcoholism? [DVD]. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This 37-minute DVD is part of the Developing Positive Parental Influences parent training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum (CLFC), a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. It discusses how and why many people fail to recognize symptoms of alcoholism (or any form of chemical dependency) among family and friends in the early stages, illustrates and eliminates the doubt about a loved one's need for alcoholism assessment or treatment, and clearly defines alcoholism and chemical dependency. A card is also included that explains the CLFC curriculum series. (Author abstract...more |
| 67 | |
| Document Title: | Social work curriculum on alcohol use disorders. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Social work educators prepare professionals to practice in a variety of settings where they have the opportunity to improve outcomes for their clients who either have an identifiable alcohol use disorder or are at risk for developing one. Lecture-ready modules, developed by top-named experts in alcoholism and social work research, support professional MSW education. Materials include Powerpoint presentations, handout materials, classroom activities, and accompanying case examples to extend student interaction with the subject matter. Modules can be used individually or as a series, and modified to fit specific teaching objectives. The curriculum covers current research in the areas of epidemiology, etiology,...more |
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| Document Title: | The power of proof : an evaluation primer. |
| Corporate Author: | Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium. Rollins School of Public Health. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This training package includes a series of online educational tools designed to help tobacco control professionals demonstrate the success of their programs through evaluation. Part 1 discusses why evaluation is important to a program's success, when it should take place, how to plan for effortless evaluations, and how to complete the first step: defining a program using logic models. Part 2 focuses on evaluation planning and includes information on clarifying the purpose of the evaluation, deciding what to evaluate, choosing the evaluation type and design, gathering the necessary resources, and conducting the evaluation. Part 3 concentrates on writing clear and measurable...more |
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| Document Title: | It Takes Two to Know You! [DVD]. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Designed to be used in conjunction with the Getting Real parent and youth training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC) curriculum, this 17-minute DVD presentation describes how each person has a shared, hidden, and lost component of the self. It discusses the critical role that trust plays in human relationships and the 'safe and alone' versus 'vulnerable and intimate' paradox faced in these relationships. A card is also included that explains the CLFC curriculum series. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Getting Real : "Adult Role Play" (with Trainer's Notes) [DVD]. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Designed to be used in conjunction with the Getting Real parent and youth training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC) curriculum, this 65-minute DVD presentation presents a role-playing exercise to illustrate the defensive responses individuals make when they are put under interpersonal pressure. The defensive responses are then contrasted with more effective intimate and vulnerable responses that encourage better communication. Different communication styles are explored and tips are provided for certified CLFC implementation trainers who are interested in increasing their skills for implementing the Getting Real training component. A card is also included that explains the CLFC curriculum series....more |
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| Document Title: | The Intoxication Curve [DVD]. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This 33-minute DVD presentation is drawn from the Developing Positive Parental Influences parent training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum (CLFC), a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. It features an exercise that illustrates the early excitatory, depressant, and rebound stages that occur during a single episode of acute alcohol intoxication. Designed for parents, it illustrates the risk associated with drinking games, birthday alcohol bashes, and binge drinking episodes. Strategies for avoiding the pitfalls of using scare tactics, while communicating the potential for harm are addressed. A card is...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Substance Use Disorders: Treatment and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals [e-learning] |
| Corporate Author: | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | Child welfare workers are on the front line, making decisions about the best course of action for families in their caseloads. Without a solid understanding of alcohol and drug addiction, and how to identify families involved in the child welfare system as a result of parental addiction, child welfare workers will not be able to address a significant portion of the needs of the families in their caseloads. This tutorial will provide a primer on alcohol and drug addiction, substance abuse treatment and recovery, enhancing treatment readiness and treatment effectiveness, as well as discuss cross-system communication and collaboration, as well as...more |
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| Document Title: | Safety Intervention in Methamphetamine Using Families: A Practice Guide for Safety Decision Making and Safety Management in Child Protective Services. |
| Corporate Author: | National Resource Center for Child Protective Services. United States Children's Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This introductory article begins by describing methamphetamine, the proliferation of methamphetamine laboratories, and safety concerns for children. It discusses a series of articles that will address issues related to child safety assessment and intervention in methamphetamine using families, including: the impact of parental methamphetamine use on child safety; intake and initial assessment of methamphetamine using families; ongoing safety and reunification; case closure and permanency planning; and linking with other agencies. |
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| Document Title: | High, Drunk or State of Mind? [DVD]. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | This 33-minute DVD is part of the Developing Positive Parental Influences parent training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum, a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. It discusses how adult language and beliefs about alcohol and other drugs impact children's choices to use them, and illustrates how and why practicing, promoting, and discussing natural, non-chemical means of experiencing pleasure are important tools for parents to use with their children. A card is also included that explains the CLFC curriculum series. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Alcohol Awareness Training for Parenting Professionals: Trainer's Manual. |
| Personal Author: | Murphy, Sean. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | At the end of the training participants will be able to: Describe what alcohol is and summarise potential short- and long-term effects on drinkers; Describe the ways in which alcohol is commonly used and what is meant by safe, hazardous and dangerous drinking; Describe the relevance of concepts of dependency, addiction, problem-drinking; Describe the Cycle of Change as it applies to parents who misuse; Describe the impact on children of problem-drinking parents; Offer basic advice to parents with drinking problems; List the range of services commonly available to people seeking help and advice and how to access these; and Describe the...more |
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| Document Title: | Parenting Training for Alcohol Professionals: Trainer's Manual. |
| Personal Author: | Robinson, Wendy. |
| Publication Year: | 2005 |
| Abstract: | At the end of the training Alcohol Services Staff will be able to work with their clients who are parents in a supportive way that focuses on the needs and safety of children. This will be achieved by providing participants with an opportunity to: Address and review their understanding of parenting capacity and how this affects the meeting of children's needs; Recognise what goes to make up 'good enough' parenting and the ways in which this impacts on how children's needs are met; Identify the ways problem-drinking by parents can negatively affect parenting and the care and development of children; and...more |
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| Document Title: | Facilitator's guide: [Caring for the Abuse Affected Child and Family.] |
| Corporate Author: | Maine Child Welfare Training Institute and Cross Disciplinary Training Project. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This facilitator's guide presents an 18-hour interdisciplinary curriculum designed to train professionals in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and early childhood education to work collaboratively to provide an integrated delivery system to children and families. Training materials are presented for six sessions that address: characteristics of families in distress, trauma, and principles of treatment trauma; domestic violence, risk analysis, the effects of domestic violence on children, and domestic violence services; child abuse and neglect, the abuse continuum and indicators of abuse, reporting abuse and working with the child welfare system and domestic violence, and child...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Child Welfare and the Dependency Court: A Guide for Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals [e-learning]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this course is to assist substance abuse professionals in understanding the impact of child welfare and dependency court requirements on substance abuse clients who are parents. It is designed to assist substance abuse treatment professionals in two major areas: (1) Working with the child welfare and dependency court system to assist clients who are already in the system and, thus, subject to the system's requirements, and (2) Helping clients who are not in the child welfare and dependency court system develop support structures for their children, so they do not end up in the system. The course is...more |
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| Document Title: | Understanding Substance Abuse and Facilitating Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Workers |
| Personal Author: | Breshears, Elizabeth M.,Yeh, Shaila.,Young, Nancy K. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This publication is intended for front line child welfare staff. It discusses the relationship of alcohol and drugs to families in the child welfare system; provides information on the biological, psychological, and social processes of alcohol and drug addiction to help staff recognize when substance abuse is a risk factor in their cases; describes strategies to facilitate and support alcohol and drug treatment and recovery; and explains the benefits of partnering with substance abuse treatment and dependency court systems to improve outcomes for children of parents with substance use disorders. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Male Offenders in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems. |
| Personal Author: | Aguilar, Jemel.,Abrams, Laura. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | Recent research indicates that maltreated children are disproportionately at risk for delinquency involvement and continuing their involvement into adulthood. In 2001, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) redirected efforts toward children in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems by encouraging research on this topic as well as improved practice with these youths. Using interview data collected during an ethnographic research study of identity, treatment, and behavior change in Minnesota juvenile correctional facilities, this curriculum module provides information about the problem of youth who are dually involved in child welfare and juvenile justice systems of care. This...more |
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| Document Title: | Safety Management With Methamphetamine-Using Caregivers. |
| Corporate Author: | National Resource Center for Child Protective Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This guide discusses identifying and assessing safety threats in the initial assessment of families involved in methamphetamine use. It begins by reviewing the purposes of the initial assessment and key safety concepts. Criteria for identifying present danger and impending danger are listed, and the types of safety threats that may be present in methamphetamine-using families are described. A list of methamphetamine-related behaviors and the safety threats they pose is provided. Key steps for managing the methamphetamine safety threats are then explained and include: making a determination, thinking about caregiver protective capacity, and analyzing safety threats. Questions for determining whether an in-home...more |
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| Document Title: | Caring for the abuse affected child and family [Facilitator's guide for clergy.] |
| Corporate Author: | Maine Child Welfare Training Institute and Cross Disciplinary Training Project. |
| Publication Year: | 2004 |
| Abstract: | This facilitator's guide presents an 18-hour interdisciplinary curriculum designed to train the clergy in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and substance abuse. It is designed to raise the consciousness of clergy and promote their sense of accountability towards victims of abuse. Training materials are presented for six sessions that address: characteristics of families in distress, trauma, and principles of treatment trauma; domestic violence, risk analysis, the effects of domestic violence on children, and domestic violence services; child abuse and neglect, the abuse continuum and indicators of abuse, reporting abuse and working with the child welfare system and...more |
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| Document Title: | Children's program kit : supportive education for children of addicted parents / Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. |
| Corporate Author: | Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (U.S.). |
| Publication Year: | 2003 |
| Abstract: | Support groups for children of substance abusing parents can alleviate risks for alcohol and drug abuse, as well as school and social problems. This packet of materials was developed to help substance abuse therapists establish treatment and education groups for the children of their clients. The developmentally appropriate program teaches children that they are not the cause of their parent's substance abuse and nurtures resilience through problem solving, safety planning, and support services. Materials include inservice guidelines, tools to engage parents and children in the program, session curricula, worksheets, and three videos. |
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| Document Title: | 533: Supervisory Skills and Knowledge Related to Case Planning and AOD Use/Abuse. |
| Corporate Author: | Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program. |
| Publication Year: | 2003 |
| Abstract: | Assisting staff in developing an effective case plan that insures child safety and timely reunification or permanency planning is a critical component of the supervisory role. This task is complicated when issues of substance use or abuse exist. Supervisors will be able to develop techniques to transfer knowledge and skills related to assessment, case planning, and service provision for substance abusing families to staff and other professionals. This course is designed as a supervisory level overview of case planning for families with substance abuse issues. Supervisors will learn how to assess workers' knowledge and skills related to the primary and secondary...more |
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| Document Title: | 533: Supervisory Skills and Knowledge Related to Substance Abuse. |
| Corporate Author: | Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program. |
| Publication Year: | 2003 |
| Abstract: | Supervisors will learn how to assess a worker's knowledge and skills related to 1) terms and concepts related to addiction, 2) psychological, physiological, and sociological impact of addiction, and 3) the stages of addiction and change. Upon assessment, supervisors will be able to assist workers in gaining/improving their knowledge and skills in working with families in AOD use/abuse. Supervisors will also learn the questions to ask a worker to insure their staff is providing an accurate child safety assessment. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Promoting Youth as Problem Solvers. |
| Personal Author: | Berdie, Jane. |
| Publication Year: | 2003 |
| Abstract: | This federally funded training package contains a one-day training curriculum designed to enable practitioners to better support youth (ages 17-21) transitioning out of foster care into transitional living situations with coping with mental health and substance abuse issues. It explores perspectives held by both youth and adults with regard to mental health and substance use, misuse, and abuse, and examines how principles of youth development can be used in helping youth make decisions, use resources, and take action to promote their own health and mental health. Group activities are provided, along with participant handouts. The handouts provide information on the symptoms...more |
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| Document Title: | FAS/special needs parent training and support group curriculum : "Parenting your porcupine" series. |
| Personal Author: | Rathbun, Antonia. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | This 12 week curriculum for adoptive parents of children with alcohol-related birth disorders provides information about the cognitive development of individuals who were exposed to alcohol in utero. The psychoeducational program focuses on identifying sources of stress and adapting the child's environment to enhance coping skills. Sessions address behavior patterns of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and effects, diagnosis and resolution, symptoms and strategies, and environmental accommodations. Each section of the curriculum manual includes an explanation of the topic, exercises and homework for parents, and a list of reading materials for more information. The manual also provides tips for establishing and...more |
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| Document Title: | Developing a Positive Response Manual : An Alcohol and Drug Training Youth. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | Designed for trainers, this manual presents the Developing a Positive Response youth training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum, a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. After providing information on the Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES) and research findings on the effectiveness of the Creating Lasting Connections project, the manual outlines the individual training components that make up the Creating Lasting Family Connections prevention program model and provides an overview of the Developing a Positive Response training. Necessary trainer characteristics are described, as well as strategies...more |
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| Document Title: | Developing a Positive Response Notebook : An Alcohol and Drug Training for Youth. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | Designed for youth, this notebook includes exercises for the Developing a Positive Response youth training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum, a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. After providing information on the Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES), the notebook outlines the individual training components that make up the Creating Lasting Family Connections prevention program model and provides an overview of the Developing a Positive Response training. Brief articles and exercises are then provided that relate to five 1 to 2 hour training sessions. The sessions...more |
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| Document Title: | Raising Resilient Youth Notebook : A Training for Parents and other Caring Adults. Rev. Edition. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | Designed for parents, this notebook includes exercises for the Raising Resilient Youth parent training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum, a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. After providing information on the Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES), the notebook outlines the individual training components that make up the Creating Lasting Family Connections prevention program model and includes an overview of the Raising Resilient Youth training. Brief articles, exercises, charts, and parental aids are then provided that relate to five 1-1/2 to 2 hour training sessions. The...more |
| 91 | |
| Document Title: | Raising Resilient Youth Notebook : A Training for Parents and other Caring Adults. Rev. Edition. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | Designed for trainers, this manual presents the Raising Resilient Youth parent training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum, a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. After providing information on the Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES) and research findings on the effectiveness of the Creating Lasting Connections project, the manual outlines the individual training components that make up the Creating Lasting Family Connections prevention program model and provides an overview of the Raising Resilient Youth training. Necessary trainer characteristics are described, as well as strategies for conducting...more |
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| Document Title: | Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients. Participant Workbook. |
| Personal Author: | Reilly, Patrick M.,Shopshire, Michael S.,Durazzo, Timothy C.,Campbell, Torri A. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | This workbook is designed to be used by participants in an anger management group treatment curriculum for substance abuse and mental health clients. It provides individuals participating in the 12-week anger management group treatment with a summary of core concepts, worksheets to complete homework assignments, and space to take notes for each of the sessions. The concepts and skills presented in the anger management treatment are best learned by practice and review and by completing the homework assignments given in this workbook. Using this workbook as an adjunct to your participation in the 12-week anger management group treatment will help you...more |
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| Document Title: | Developing Independence and Responsibility Manual : A Training for Youth. Rev. Edition. |
| Corporate Author: | Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| Abstract: | Designed for trainers, this manual presents the Developing Independence and Responsibility youth training component of the Creating Lasting Family Connections Curriculum, a curriculum for promoting the healthy development of youth at risk for alcohol and other drug abuse. After providing information on the Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES) and research findings on the effectiveness of the Creating Lasting Connections project, the manual outlines the individual training components that make up the Creating Lasting Family Connections prevention program model and provides an overview of the Developing Independence and Responsibility training. Necessary trainer characteristics are described, as well as strategies...more |