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Plans of Safe Care Learning Modules Series

A five-part series on POSC for infants born with and identified as affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), or their affected family or caregiver. Helps state, Tribal, and local collaborative partners improve their systems and services for infants and families affected by prenatal substance exposure. Provides states and communities with considerations for implementing POSC to support the safety and well-being of families in their jurisdictions.

Module 1: Preparing for Plan of Safe Care Implementation

Module 1: Preparing for Plan of Safe Care Implementation

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2020

In 2016, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) was amended by the... (Read More)

Module 2: Collaborative Partnerships for Plans of Safe Care

Module 2: Collaborative Partnerships for Plans of Safe Care

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2020

There are multiple opportunities to intervene with infants and their families or... (Read More)

Module 3: Determining Who Needs a Plan of Safe Care

Module 3: Determining Who Needs a Plan of Safe Care

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2020

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) does not define or provide a... (Read More)

Module 4: Implementing and Monitoring Plans of Safe Care

Module 4: Implementing and Monitoring Plans of Safe Care

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2020

Section 503(B) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) stipulates... (Read More)

Module 5: Overseeing State Plans of Safe Care Systems and Reporting Data

Module 5: Overseeing State Plans of Safe Care Systems and Reporting Data

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2020

Each state that receives a grant under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act... (Read More)