Child Welfare Policies and Practices Regarding Children with Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Other Drugs: An Exploratory Study.

Research indicates that there are more children with prenatal alcohol and other drug exposures in child welfare than in the general population. Using multiple forms of data from staff and caregivers from one urban agency, this exploratory study demonstrated opportunities to inform polices, practice,...

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Publicado en:	Child Welfare Vol. 99; no. 6; pp. 65 - 86
Autores principales:	Usher, Kristen, Brizzo, Ashley, Leicht, Christine, Newburg-Rinn, Sharon, Reynolds, Megan R., McCann, Heather, Bertrand, Jacquelyn
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Child Welfare League of America 2021
Materias:	Health policy Child care Race Child welfare Ethnic groups Health equity Fetal alcohol syndrome Research Prenatal exposure delayed effects
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Sumario:	Research indicates that there are more children with prenatal alcohol and other drug exposures in child welfare than in the general population. Using multiple forms of data from staff and caregivers from one urban agency, this exploratory study demonstrated opportunities to inform polices, practice, and data elements regarding this vulnerable group. Findings are discussed within the context of ensuring family preservation, equity and avoiding disproportional race/ethnicity within child welfare when identifying and caring for children with prenatal exposures.