This presentation offers information on national prevalence of parental substance use as an identified condition of removal, which then paves the way to information on a Florida specific study involving child welfare involved parents/caregivers with a substance misuse allegation. 

Additionally, the presentation provides an overview of potential long-term effects on substance exposed newborns and how the Florida Department of Children and Families has implemented prevention and intervention efforts in collaboration with its local communities and stakeholders to increase access to treatment, supports, and resources for pregnant women, enabling better health outcomes for both mothers and babies.


Guest Presenters: 

  Suzette Fleischmann, LMHC / Regional Direcotr



Original live webinar broadcast occurred March 31, 2023.


* This training was presented for the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office by the Florida Department of Children and Families, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office.

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What to expect?

Highlights from this webinar broadcast include:

  • How Florida compares to other states with substance as an identified condition for removal

  • Potential long-term effects of some substance-exposed newborns

  • How the Florida Department of Children and Families is addressing parental substance misuse

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Maternal Health for Baby Well-Being & Family Safety

    • Overview

    • Video Presentation

    • Short Quiz