A comprehensive guide for foster parents and kinship caregivers supporting children from families affected by substance use disorder (SUD). Learn to recognize common emotional and behavioral responses, like hypervigilance and trauma reactions, and discover practical strategies for creating felt safety, building trust, and supporting healing. Includes guidance on maintaining respectful relationships with birth parents and extensive resources for ongoing support.

 

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Author: Wisconsin Family Connections Center
Additional Author: Coalition for Children, Youth & Families