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Preparing for Your Baby: Information for Pregnant and Parenting Women with Substance Use Disorders

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National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2023

This document includes information and resources on common SUD treatment questions, Plans of Safe Care, and child welfare/child protective services. It is designed to help pregnant and parenting women affected by SUDs understand the child welfare system and how to prepare for their baby’s safe and healthy arrival.

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Topic(s): Pregnancy

Section: Policy and Practice Resources