Webinar 1: A Family-Centered Approach to Implementing Plans of Safe Care October 19, 2023

The 2016 Amendments to the Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) clarified that for infants affected by prenatal substance exposure, a Plan of Safe Care is developed that addresses “the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infants and their affected family or caregiver.” A family-centered approach to plans of safe care assists states, Tribes, and communities in meeting the provisions of this legislation and the needs of families. Join this webinar to learn more about:

• The essential elements of a family-centered approach

• Michigan’s collaborative systems efforts across home visiting, substance use disorder treatment, healthcare, and child welfare to enhance a family-centered approach to plans of safe care

• Data to understand needs and inform progress

• Equitable access to family-centered services

• Stigma