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Interagency Collaboration: A Design for Effective Clinical Interventions with Substance Abusing Families. Beverly Vayhinger, Ph.D. Aldene Ault, R.N.,BSN Paulette Jackson-Austin, LCSW-C Theresa McDonough, J.D. Introduction. A Context: Substance Abuse and Child Welfare;
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Interagency Collaboration: A Design for Effective Clinical Interventions with Substance Abusing Families Beverly Vayhinger, Ph.D. Aldene Ault, R.N.,BSN Paulette Jackson-Austin, LCSW-C Theresa McDonough, J.D.
Introduction • A Context: Substance Abuse and Child Welfare; • A Community Profile of Prince George’s County, Maryland; • History and Background for Senate Bill 512/House Bill 1209, “Children in Need of Assistance – Drug Addicted Babies”
Critical Considerations Building Interagency Relationships Model of Service Delivery Case Studies Organizational/ Legislative Change Process Presentation Overview
Critical Issues • Early Identification and Intervention • Denial • Holistic and Comprehensive Evaluations • Co-Morbid Disorders • Different Agency Focus/Cultures (Child Welfare & Substance Abuse) • The Role of the Court System
Develop a Shared Vision Involve Key Players Gain Support for Activities and Decisions Collaboration Style Identify Process for Communication and Resolving Conflicts Building Interagency Relationships
Triage/Risk Assessment Communication: Biweekly Staffing and Monthly Meetings Collaboration Process: Developing a Protocol Team Approach Family Facilitation Process Family Preservation Services Home Visits Using External Interventions/ Motivations The T-Man Model
Case Studies • Referral/Screening • Assessment • Treatment Plan/Contract • Monitoring Treatment Compliance • Court Procedures
CHANGE • Advocacy • Legislative Change • Ongoing Solidification/Education of Team Partners/Judicial System