We hope that you will find resources here that will enhance your ability to understand addiction and substance abuse and to allow you to stand up for the needs and rights of abused and neglected children both in and out of the courtroom. To view the training materials on a particular topic, simply click on the training heading to be redirected to the training materials.
VIDEO - "PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS 101: PSYCHEDELIC SHACK ... IS THAT WHERE IT'S AT?"
This webinar is recommended for staff and volunteers who work with children on prescription medication or would like to know more about medications commonly prescribed to children in foster care. It is a great way to fulfill annual continuing education hours.
SESAME STREET CHILD-FOCUSED RESOURCES ON PARENTAL ADDICTION
Currently, in the United States, more than 5.7 million children under the age of 11 are living in households with a parent who struggles with substance abuse. This number does not account for the countless children who are not living with a parent, due to things like separation, divorce, incarceration, or death as a result of parental substance use.