Substance misuse within families is a significant and growing concern within the child welfare system. The challenges are multifaceted and deeply entrenched, often leading to devastating outcomes for both parents and their children. According to recent data, parental substance use is a contributing factor in approximately 26% of substantiated cases of child maltreatment and plays a role in over one-third of cases where a child is removed from the home.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, evidence-based, Parents, Agencies and Administrators
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In Fiscal Year 2021 alone, there were 3.3 million maltreatment referrals, with 18% resulting in findings of victimization, totaling 586,554 children. These alarming statistics highlight the ongoing issues within the system.
MST Services, renowned for its evidence-based programs for at-risk youth, is at the forefront of addressing these challenges through innovative, inclusive, and effective interventions tailored to the unique needs of vulnerable families and children.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, evidence-based, Agencies and Administrators
The opioid crisis has left an indelible mark on countless families across the United States. With over 108,000 drug overdose deaths, the majority involving opioids, the epidemic has profound implications not only for public health but also for child welfare systems.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, evidence-based, foster care, Agencies and Administrators
Trauma-informed care recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and emphasizes the need for understanding, compassion, and empowerment in providing support to individuals with trauma and IDD.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, evidence-based, Developmental Disability, Agencies and Administrators, Disability
Tasmania Police has been recognised for its implementation of a program aimed at diverting at-risk youth from repeat offending.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, cultural responsiveness, evidence-based, Agencies and Administrators
Therapy provides a nonjudgmental sanctuary where emotional wounds can begin to heal. Each person brings their culture, tradition, and identity, and as therapists, we have a moral and professional obligation to uphold cultural humility and responsibility for delivering treatment.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, cultural responsiveness, evidence-based, Agencies and Administrators
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Intellectual disability, often referred to as intellectual developmental disorder (IDD), encompasses a range of cognitive impairments affecting an individual's adaptive functioning and intellectual abilities. It's crucial to understand that intellectual disabilities aren't merely a singular characteristic but a diverse spectrum of challenges that can profoundly impact an individual's life.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, evidence-based, Families, Agencies and Administrators, Disability
When organizations implement evidence-based programs, communities thrive, families receive support, and young people feel empowered to reach their full potential. But reaping these transformative rewards requires resources, commitment, money, and more.
So, how do you secure funding for evidence-based programs?
From Medicaid to FFPSA funding and beyond, there's a whole world of financial support for programs aimed at improving lives, especially for young people and their families.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, Child Welfare, evidence-based, Families, Agencies and Administrators, Funding
The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is historic legislation with a noble and critical goal. It prioritizes family preservation and the well-being of young people by decreasing the necessity for placing children in foster care.
The FFPSA expands how states can spend certain Social Security funds by allowing states to allocate funds to evidence-based practices and programs offering various treatment and prevention services to children and families in the child welfare system.
The FFPSA Clearinghouse categorizes these evidence-based programs across levels—the top rating being "well-supported." But what does this mean? Why does it matter? What are the benefits? And how can you select and implement a well-supported program?
We'll answer these questions to understand not just the "what" but the “why" behind the importance of well-supported services that can transform the lives of children and families.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, Child Welfare, evidence-based, Agencies and Administrators
The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was created to protect and empower children in the welfare system.
While previously, states could only use certain Social Security funds to finance foster care, the FFPSA allows states to use these funds to provide parental training, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment for children and their families in the child welfare system. The FFPSA empowers families at risk of separation, thus reducing the need for children to be placed in foster care.
Topics: Multisystemic Therapy, evidence-based, Family, Agencies and Administrators, Juvenile Justice
