Spring 2019 CW360°—Understanding Substance Use and Interventions in Child Welfare
Editors: Traci LaLiberte, PhD, Korina Barry, MSW, LGSW, & Kate Walthour, MSW, LISW
This issue explores the impact and implications of families’ co-occurring involvement in the child welfare and substance use disorder treatment systems. The overview section explores the latest evidence on addiction and recovery and the prevalence of substance use in families involved in child welfare in the U.S. Additionally, it explores key contributing factors for involvement and the systemic barriers that impact families, including stigma, poverty, and other social determinants of risk. The practice section includes articles on evidence-informed, innovative, and promising practices, including family drug treatment courts, medication assisted therapy, multisystemic therapy, and much more. The perspectives section presents articles from a variety of individuals involved with and/or impacted by substance use and child welfare, highlighting key experiences and lessons learned.
