The Development of Policy Recommendations to Address Individual and Family Needs of Infants and Young Children Affected by Family Substance Use.

Poulsen, Marie Kanne

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ERIC Number: EJ486410

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Development of Policy Recommendations to Address Individual and Family Needs of Infants and Young Children Affected by Family Substance Use.

Poulsen, Marie Kanne

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v14 n2 p275-91 Sum 1994

Twenty-one recommendations addressing 11 topics related to the needs of infants and young children in substance-abusing families were generated as a result of 2 meetings of experts, practitioners, and policymakers in California. Recommendations cover terminology, prevention, assessment, early intervention, family treatment, foster care, family reunification, health and mental health services, child care and education, training, and funding. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Problems, Financial Support, Foster Care, Health Services, Infants, Mental Health, Needs Assessment, Policy Formation, Prevention, Public Policy, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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