Blending Perspectives and Building Common Ground: A Report to Congress on Substance Abuse and Child Protection

Author(s):	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (HHS)
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Year Published:	1999 - 118 pages

Mandated by the Adoption and Safe Families Act, this report to the United States Congress by the Department of Health and Human Services provides an overview of the relationship between substance abuse and child maltreatment and the effectiveness of services designed to meet the needs of child welfare clients affected by addiction. The report explains the nature of addiction and substance abuse treatment and describes the impact of substance abuse on parenting and child development. Emphasis is placed on the complexity of the problems of parents and children in the child welfare system and the necessity of collaboration between substance ...

Children with Disabilities/Special Needs

Author(s):	National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
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Year Published:	2004 - 4 pages

This directory lists organizations that maintain information about resources for parents and caregivers on children with disabilities/special needs. The groups provide direct service or referrals for technical assistance, professional training, respite care, educational issues, and advocacy. E-mail and Web address are provided when available.

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
Works to develop knowledge and provide technical assistance to Federal, State, and local agencies and Tribes to improve outcomes for families with substance use disorders in the child welfare and family court systems.

Substance Abuse and Child Maltreatment

Author(s):	National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
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Year Published:	2003 - 5 pages

Substance abuse has a major impact on the child welfare system. It is estimated that 9 percent of children in the United States live with at least one parent who abuses alcohol or other drugs. Research has demonstrated that children of substance abusing parents are more likely to experience abuse or neglect than children in non-substance abusing households. This fact sheet addresses the scope of the problem, the impact of parental substance abuse on children, service delivery issues, and agency practice implications. Resources for further information also are provided. 12 references.