Drug Testing
Drug testing is part of a comprehensive approach to identify, assess, engage, and support parents affected by substance use. The following resources can be used by child welfare, courts and substance use treatment to support recovery.
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Policy and Practice Considerations for Drug Testing in Child Welfare
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2021
This resource is currently being updated and will be available soon.
Parental substance use affects many families who come to the
Policy and Practice Resources
Policy and Practice Considerations for Drug Testing in Child Welfare
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2021
This resource is currently being updated and will be available soon.
Parental substance use affects many families who come to the
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Kentucky Drug Testing White Paper
Kentucky Safe Families in Recovery, Practice..., 2018
Provides basic information on drug testing, as well as recommendations on the use of
... (Read More)Indiana Child Welfare Policy: Drug Screening in Assessments
Indiana Department of Child Services, 2018
Outlines drug screening policies and procedures that may be carried out as a
... (Read More)Indiana Child Welfare Policy: Drug Screening in Permanency Case Management
Indiana Department of Child Services, 2018
Outlines drug screening policies and procedures that may be carried out during the
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