About this part

This section will help you:

• plan for your first conversation with a child and their parents
• understand what you need to consider in assessing the child’s immediate safety
• be clear about what to do when a parent’s alcohol and other drugs use is a danger for a child
• have an honest discussion with parents about their alcohol and other drugs use
• understand the do’s and don’ts of safety planning when you are worried about alcohol and other drugs use
• work with the family to build a safety and support network that can keep the child safe