Wednesday, December 17, 2−3 p.m. ET
Join the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare’s (NCSACW) for a webinar exploring how substance use trends affect child safety and family risk factors. National experts will share insights from the National Opioid Environmental Scan, discuss the rise of fentanyl and other substances, and offer strategies to improve outcomes for families. Learn how evolving substance use patterns (e.g., fentanyl, stimulants, cannabis) shape child safety and family well-being.
This session highlights strategies to reduce stigma and improve parent engagement in services, assess safety and risk factors with families affected by substance use, and strengthen protective capacities in families. It’s designed for professionals across child welfare, substance use treatment, courts, and health care systems.
Topics include:
- How do evolving substance use patterns affect children and families?
- How does stigma shape access to services and outcomes for families affected by substance use?
- What are some strategies to assess safety and risk while building protective capacities in families?
Meet our presenters:
- Nancy K. Young, Ph.D., M.S.W, Executive Director of Children and Family Futures
- Andrea Sivanich, Ph.D., J.D., Deputy Program Director at the Center for Children and Family Futures (CCFF)
Brantley County – GAFCP
