The Impact of Substance Misuse on Families

Wednesday 23 September 2015

This training is for Practitioners undertaking direct work with children and families.

What is the aim of the training?
To enhance and develop knowledge and skills in working with children and families affected by problematic alcohol and drug use.
What will the outcome of the training be?
Understand why different people might use drugs
Identify the potential impact of parental use on children across a range of ages, including young carers
Explore the cycle of change and how this may impact on an assessment
Identify sources of further support for parents and the professionals working with them
Have greater clarity about the thresholds for safeguarding children
Address your own attitudes and beliefs regarding parenting and substance misuse
Develop an understanding of how to make an effective assessment with reference to the national assessment framework and identify good practice methods
How can practitioners apply for the training?
Email for an application form using the contactg details below. 
Contact for time.

Contact safeguardingchildrentraining@croydon.gov.uk
Location
Leon House, 233 High Street
Croydon
CR0 9XT
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Cost Free