0555b664__Alcohol_and_Other_Drug_Issues__Program_Improvement_Plan__PIP_
[State] Wyoming Among all reasons identified for children coming to the attention of the child welfare agency, neglect (not including medical neglect) was cited in 21 (42%) cases, physical abuse was cited in 18 (36%) cases, substance abuse by parents was cited in 9 cases (18%), and substance abuse by child 7 (14%) cases Primary reasons for opening the child welfare agency case included substance abuse by parent in 0 cases. Stakeholders described a variety of improvements in the service array. They reported that youth providers are collaborating on providing more wraparound services in the community and that significant funds have been allocated to develop drug court, rehabilitation, treatment programs, and staff in the community to address juvenile, as well as adult, substance abuse.�� Reviewers and stakeholders also expressed concern about the scarcity of mental health and substance abuse services for children. The number of inpatient substance abuse programs is limited and they are generally not available in the community.� Several stakeholders identified numerous services as not being accessible on a statewide basis, including substance abuse treatment services. Stakeholders noted that there is a lack of community-based treatment facilities for youth, which results in a large number of youth being placed in residential treatment facilities, often some distance from their communities. A few stakeholders voiced concerns regarding the agency�s effectiveness in managing risk when children come into contact with the child welfare agency as a result of their own behaviors. Stakeholders noted that in these cases, the Department of Family Services (DFS) often does not assess whether there is a past history of maltreatment in the family, or ongoing family problems such as parental substance abuse or domestic violence that may cause risk of harm to children. Stakeholders noted that children in detention (juvenile justice) are not getting services to address their educational, substance abuse treatment, mental health, or nutritional needs.
The Departments of Health, the Substance Abuse Division, the Department of Family Services, in addition to other child serving agencies, will work together to implement Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) service principles including Family-Centered Practice.� Support and Aftercare Services: Each District will develop support and aftercare services based on best practice models. This will be a collaborative effort that includes faith and community organizations, and other service providers including the Department of Health, Substance Abuse Division, and the Department of Education. The Department is committed to partner with four or more District Court Judges who will pilot the family treatment court concept.�
A Review of Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
Program Improvement Plan (PIP)