About this session

Instead of waiting until a child is born affected by prenatal substance use, Nebraska has taken the approach of implementing Prenatal Plans of Safe Care. By introducing a Prenatal Plan of Safe Care Binder to a pregnant woman and her family, she will have more opportunity to build a network to address her substance use/misuse, care for her child and gain a support network. The goal of our work shouldn't be to penalize a family for trauma or struggles they have endured, but give them the resources to build a better future. The Prenatal Plan of Safe Care Binder is a preventative tool to strengthen the family, help mother's have a healthy pregnancy, and keep children safely at home. The Binder also gives families an organized way to help them demonstrate and communicate their strengths, needs and accomplishments with others. 

Intended Audience: Caseworkers, Parents Attorneys, Guardian ad litem, CASAs, EDN Providers, Head Start Personnel, School representatives, Early childhood educations, Home Visitors, Medical/Health and Mental Health Professionals, Service Providers, Family Members, and Prenatal Care Providers

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