Identification and Care of Children With Prenatal Alcohol and Other Drug Exposures: Prevention Strategies
Each year, an estimated 15 percent of infants are affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol or other drugs, which can cause a range of behavioral, developmental, and physical challenges. About two-thirds of families involved in the child welfare system struggle with substance use, putting them at increased risk. Agencies and caregivers need resources, information, and interventions.
This project expands on the Prenatal Alcohol and Other Drug Exposures in Child Welfare project. It will identify evidence-informed resources and develop and test new resources to improve the practices of parents, resource parents, child welfare agencies, and allied health and service providers regarding the identification, care, and treatment of children affected by prenatal substance exposure. The team also will collaborate with tribal child welfare systems, parent and caregiver organizations, consultants, and national experts to promote resources that help preserve families. The project will culminate in policy and dissemination recommendations.
Staff
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Erin Ingoldsby, Ph.D.
Director
Erin Ingoldsby has 30 years of experience in applied research, program evaluation, and evaluation technical assistance in various content areas, including child...
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Nicole M. Miller, M.S.W.
Senior Research Associate
Nicole Miller has 25 years of experience in child welfare with a focus on the implementation and evaluation of programs and services that support families and...
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Carly M. Dunn, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Senior Research Associate
Carly Dunn has more than 12 years of experience in public health and behavioral health research focusing on translational science and evaluation, most notably...
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D. Crystal Coles-Quander, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
D. Crystal Coles-Quander has nearly 20 years of experience in applied social science research and evaluation in child welfare and maternal child health,...
- Leah Bouchard, Ph.D., A.M. Research Associate
Partner
ICF