National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare

New Toolkit Provides Guidance on Understanding and Applying ICWA

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 outlines guidance and regulations that govern child welfare practice involving American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children. It upholds the rights and cultures of AI/AN families by outlining protections to keep children with their … Read More

Screening for Substance Use in Child Welfare Using the UNCOPE

This short video depicts a child welfare worker administering the UNCOPE screening tool in a situation involving suspected substance use. Viewers will learn how to