Engaging Parents and Youth with Lived Experience: Strengthening Collaborative Policy and Practice Initiatives for Families with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Tools and Templates

The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) prepared this document to outline key strategies collaboratives should consider when recruiting and engaging adults and youths with lived experience who were involved with the child welfare system due to a substance use disorder or other mental health challenge. Also included are resources and links to ensure collaboratives have the necessary information to support meaningful partnerships.

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