Programs Serving Drug-Exposed Children and Their Families. Volume 1. Cross-Site Findings and Policy Issues

摘要

The study identified policy and service issues regarding city and state efforts to meet the needs of drug-exposed infants and children in St. Petersburg, Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago. It also determined how each is accomplishing the objective, particularly within the child welfare system, and described exemplary practices. Information in the report presents: An overview of the magnitude of the problem; A brief description of the study methodology, including a definition of key terms used in the study; Services and programs that are incorporated within the service delivery system serving these children and families; A summary of the study findings; and A review of significant policy issues and suggestions for future research related to improving services for drug-exposed children and their families.