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Legal Services of New Jersey Justice Series Substance Use in the Child Welfare System
August 12, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us as we explore substance use in thechild welfare system, the stereotypes and
confusion. The webinar focuses on ways
removals can be prevented by supporting
parents with substance use disorders, and
the need for a nationwide culture shift to
prevent removals.
We’ll also discuss the Adoption and Safe
Families Act (ASFA), which requires states
to file a termination of parental rights (TPR)
petition for any child who has remained
in foster care for 15 of the previous 22
months. ASFA presents major challenges
to parents suffering from substance use
disorders.
Due to limited treatment programs and services, they face delays in
completing their case plans within the ASFA timeline.
