Protecting Children in Substance-Abusing Families

Author(s):  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Year Published:  1994

This manual provides an overview of how to identify parental substance abuse, assess the strengths and needs of families, develop service plans, and implement strategies for helping children of substance-abusing parents. The manual also addresses reporting obligations, comprehensive family assessment, and juvenile court involvement. Innovative approaches to intervention are described, and a glossary of terms and list of resources are provided.

Suggested Citation: Kropenske, V., Howard, J., Breitenbach, C., Dembo, R., & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (1994). Protecting children in substance-abusing families. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.

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Suggested Citation: Kropenske, V., Howard, J., Breitenbach, C., Dembo, R., & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (1994). Protecting children in substance-abusing families. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.

This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit Child Welfare Information Gateway.