Substance Abuse and Child Welfare: Clear Linkages and Promising Responses.

Semidei, Joseph; Radel, Laura Feig; Nolan, Catherine

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ERIC Number: EJ637726

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Substance Abuse and Child Welfare: Clear Linkages and Promising Responses.

Semidei, Joseph; Radel, Laura Feig; Nolan, Catherine

Child Welfare, v80 n2 p109-28 Mar-Apr 2001

Examines the prevalence of substance abuse among families involved with the child welfare system and the impact of substance abuse on child welfare practice. Discusses how both the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and welfare reform legislation intensify the need to address parental substance abuse effectively. Considers strategies for addressing these families' needs. (JPB)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Custody, Child Welfare, Family Characteristics, Family Problems, Federal Legislation, Public Policy, Substance Abuse, Welfare Reform

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue on: "Serving Children, Youth, and Families with Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Problems in Child Welfare."