Plan of Safe Care

This session will educate audience members about the Plan of Safe Care and Washington’s expansion of a community-based pathway, as well as the existing child welfare pathway for families who’ve experienced substance use during pregnancy. Presenters will briefly discuss how providers can work with child welfare ensure best outcomes for families, and risk factors for infants when parents are on Medication Assisted Treatment. Finally, information about the partnership between DCYF and Help Me Grow Washington facilitating the growing community-based Plan of Safe Care pathway. Following the presentation, there will be time for Q&A about both Plan of Safe Care pathways.