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Working with Child Protective Services to Support Pregnant and Parenting Women, Their Infants, and Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders: A Factsheet for Health Care Providers

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National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2023

Provides information about child welfare systems and how health care providers can partner with child protective services to support the health, safety, and well-being of infants, parents, and families affected by SUDs. Describes what a Plan of Safe Care is and a health care providers’ role in its development. Also includes additional resources on how to implement a family-centered approach.

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Topic(s): Pregnancy

Section: Policy and Practice Resources