Citation

Stromwall LK, Larson NC, Nieri T, Holley LC, Topping D, Castillo J, Ashford JB. Child Welf. 2008; 87(3): 95-113.

Affiliation

School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-0689, USA. Stromwall@asu.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19189806

Abstract

This article reports findings of an exploratory study of 71 parents with substance abuse conditions involved in a child dependency court. Over half (59%) of the parents had a co-occurring mental health condition. Parents with co-occurring conditions (PWCC) differed in several important ways from those with only substance abuse conditions. PWCC were also more likely than their case managers were to report a need for mental health treatment. Implications for child welfare practice and research are offered.

Language: en