Substance Use Trends: The Effects on Child Safety and Family Risk Factors

Posted on December 02, 2025

Wednesday, December 17^th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Zoom

Hosted by National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare

Join the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare’s (NCSACW) for a webinar exploring how substance use trends affect child safety and family risk factors. National experts will share insights from the National Opioid Environmental Scan, discuss the rise of fentanyl and other substances, and offer strategies to improve outcomes for families. Learn how evolving substance use patterns (e.g., fentanyl, stimulants, cannabis) shape child safety and family well-being.

This session highlights strategies to reduce stigma and improve parent engagement in services, assess safety and risk factors with families affected by substance use, and strengthen protective capacities in families. It’s designed for professionals across child welfare, substance use treatment, courts, and health care systems.

For more information and to register, visit: https://cffutures.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jGPJ59jsSZ29KluWiX8GSg?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=e218918fdf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_21_08_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e218918fdf-168957814#/registration