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Published Date: January 1999
This study examines the connection between parental substance abuse and child abuse and neglect. It explores the consequences for parents and children and ramifications for policy and practice at the federal, state and local levels. It examines promising innovations within child welfare agencies and the courts focused on addressing parental substance abuse in families involved with the child welfare system. In the report, CASA recommends changes in policy and practice that would improve outcomes for children and families.