Parental substance misuse and children's entry into Alternative Care in South Australia: Research Report
Dr Helen Jeffreys, Craig Hirte, Nancy Rogers and Ros Wilson
Department for Families and Communities, Government
ISBN: 9781920983772
A growing body of research insists that parental substance misuse has the potential to impact on virtually all aspects of a child's health and development from conception onwards. Full Image (6.08K)
In recent years there has been a growing awareness of the potential for an individual's substance use to have implications for other family members and particularly for the welfare and development of children.This study was designed to explore a number of key issues relating to problematic parental substance use and the impact on children as well as the child protection and alternative care system. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following key questions: * How many children are entering alternative care in South Australia as a result of parental substance misuse? * What types of substance misuse are associated with children's entry into care? * Are families receiving targeted interventions that address parental substance misuse and any co-occurring issues and problems? * What interventions and services are required to reduce risks for children of substance misusing parents?
