This course provides an overview of strategies and observations to strengthen engagement with families affected by parental substance use disorders (SUDs) involved in child welfare.

Learning Objectives:
- Recognize how language can perpetuate stigma about substance use
- Identify engagement strategies that build on family strengths for successful outcomes and family recovery
- Understand the effect of parental substance use disorders (SUDs) on child risk and safety
- Identify safety, risk, and protective factors for parents with a substance use disorder
- Identify the importance of collaboration with collateral contacts