Introduction to Substance Abuse in Child Welfare Services

Introduction to Substance Abuse in Child Welfare Services is a three-day, competency-based curriculum focusing on the dynamics of children and families affected by alcohol and other drug abuse. Topics covered include basic drug abuse information and education relative to the indicators of substance abuse, the physiological, psychological and social impact of substance abuse on individuals and families and intervention strategies. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to identify drug-involved environments and to provide effective interventions. Participants will also be knowledgeable of appropriate treatment resources and modalities.

To view this curriculum's table of contents and a list of the competencies it addresses, click here.

Substance Abuse in Child Welfare Services is currently offered free of charge to social workers from North Carolina departments of social services. To learn more about class times and registration for this course go to ncswLearn.org, a site where North Carolina's human services professionals can discover and engage in the learning opportunities provided by the NC Division of Social Services.

If you work in child welfare outside of North Carolina and you are interested in learning more about this curriculum, please contact the Resource Program's training coordinator, Amy Ramirez (t: 919/962-4365; e: aramirez@email.unc.edu).