Children and Family Futures Mission:

The mission of Children and Family Futures is to improve the lives of children and families, particularly those affected by substance use disorders. CFF consults with government agencies and service providers to ensure that effective services are provided to families. CFF advises Federal, State, and local government and community-based agencies, conducts research on the best ways to prevent and address the problem, and provides comprehensive and innovative solutions to policy makers and practitioners. CFF is a California-based not-for-profit organization.

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Third National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery
September 15 - 17, 2008; Marriott Tampa Waterside; Tampa, FL

For more details (click here)

Substance-Exposed Infants: Current Issues and Responses, in The APSAC Advisor, 19(4):12-17., by Nancy K. Young and Sidney L. Gardner

This article provides a brief review of prevalence estimates, a summary of state policies and programs to assist families of substance-exposed infants, and suggestions of needed interventions in both policy and direct practice.

Permission to post this article was given by the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC).

(click here to read article)

CFF is pleased to announce a new publication of the

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare:

Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement,

Retention, and Recovery (SAFERR)

View SAFERR pdf

More information and how to order a free copy of SAFERR

View the presentations from Putting the Pieces Together for Children and Families: The National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare and the Courts.

Children's Bureau Fact Sheets on CFSRs (click here)

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