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Assessing progress against the size of the problem
N K Young1, K Wingfield, S Gardner
1Children and Family Futures, Irvine, CA, USA.
Child Welfare
|April 9, 2001
Summary
Connecting child welfare and substance abuse services shows progress, with creative programs emerging. However, significant challenges in funding and outcomes research remain evident.
Area of Science:
- Child Welfare Services
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Social Work Research
Background:
- Growing recognition of the intersection between child welfare and substance abuse.
- Need for integrated service delivery models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current activities and programs connecting child welfare and substance abuse services.
- To identify challenges and successes in this integrated approach.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of findings from nine articles in a collection.
- Qualitative review of program descriptions and documented outcomes.
Main Results:
- Significant activity in integrating child welfare and substance abuse services.
- Development of creative and effective programs.
- Evidence of a broadening awareness of interconnectedness.
Conclusions:
- Progress is being made in connecting child welfare and substance abuse services.
- Substantial challenges persist, particularly in funding and outcomes research.
- Further research and investment are needed to sustain and expand successful programs.