0555b664__Alcohol_and_Other_Drug_Issues__Program_Improvement_Plan__PIP_
[State] Colorado Among all reasons identified for children coming to the attention of the child welfare agency, neglect (not including medical neglect) was cited in 17 (34%) cases, substance abuse by parents was cited in 12 (24%) cases. Primary reasons for opening a child welfare agency case included substance abuse by parent in 5 cases (10%). DHS has mandated a statewide set of core services, including substance abuse treatment services. Stakeholders commented that there are insufficient substance abuse treatment services.
Under the outcome of meeting needs and services of child, parents, foster parents, PIP states they will develop a protocol for substance abuse screening, assessment, engagement and retention of families within CW, TANF and court systems. The protocol will become an MOU. (Child Welfare, ADAD, TANF & Judicial): Conduct needs assessment of AOD, CW and court constituents across state. NCSACW issues a monograph on screening, assessment, engagement, and retention. Convene regional meetings to share learnings. If second year of T/A is requested and approved, identify at least five pilot counties for implementation of protocol/MOU. Implementation and monitoring of pilot counties.
A Review of Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
Program Improvement Plan (PIP)