Supporting Parents with Addiction and Keeping Kids in Familiar Living Situations

SOURCE www.npr.org
States are exploring innovative ways to support parents with addiction while ensuring children can stay in familiar environments, but these programs may not receive sufficient resources from the government.

Key Points

  • States seeking creative solutions
  • Balancing parental support with child welfare
  • Resource allocation challenges

Pros

  • Helps parents with addiction issues
  • Ensures children can remain in familiar living situations

Cons

  • Lack of resources allocated by states
  • Potential challenges in implementation