Substance abuse and child welfare: clear linkages and promising responses.
Parental substance abuse is a significant factor in many of the families served in the child welfare system. This article examines: (1) the prevalence of substance abuse among families involved with the child welfare system; (2) the impact of substance abuse on child welfare practice; (3) how both the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and welfare reform legislation intensify the need to address parental substance abuse effectively; and (4) promising strategies for addressing these families' needs.
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US Children's Bureau, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000453:epidemiology; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents; D015995:Prevalence; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology