Retired ~ Working with Clients Coexisting in the Child Welfare System
Category:
4
Credits:
1.5
Objectives:
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Assess the impact of child welfare involvement on the AOD patients
• Demonstrate knowledge of Adoption, Safe Families Act (ASFA) and the impact on treatment and aftercare planning
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Child Welfare professionals as partners in the patient’s recovery
• Demonstrate advocacy skills
• Establish collaborative relationships with Child Welfare Agencies
• Coach patients in developing a healthy balance with recovery and family issues
Description:
This course was designed for addictions professionals in their work with clients coexisting in the child welfare system. This is an integral step towards the national drive for improved collaboration between various service providers.
Keywords: Addictions, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/20-22 (DD)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/22-24 (AD).
