1. Interagency Collaboration: A Design for Effective Clinical Interventions with Substance Abusing Families Beverly Vayhinger, Ph.D. Aldene Ault, R.N.,BSN Paulette Jackson-Austin, LCSW-C Theresa McDonough, J.D.

2. Introduction A Context: Substance Abuse and Child Welfare; A Community Profile of Prince George’s County, Maryland; History and Background for Senate Bill 512/House Bill 1209, “Children in Need of Assistance – Drug Addicted Babies”

3. Presentation Overview Critical Considerations Building Interagency Relationships Model of Service Delivery Case Studies Organizational/ Legislative Change Process

4. Critical Issues Early Identification and Intervention Denial Holistic and Comprehensive Evaluations Co-Morbid Disorders Different Agency Focus/Cultures (Child Welfare & Substance Abuse) The Role of the Court System

5. Building Interagency Relationships Develop a Shared Vision Involve Key Players Gain Support for Activities and Decisions Collaboration Style Identify Process for Communication and Resolving Conflicts

6. The T-Man Model Triage/Risk Assessment Communication: Biweekly Staffing and Monthly Meetings Collaboration Process: Developing a Protocol Team Approach Family Facilitation Process Family Preservation Services Home Visits Using External Interventions/ Motivations

7. Case Studies Referral/Screening Assessment Treatment Plan/Contract Monitoring Treatment Compliance Court Procedures

8. CHANGE Advocacy Legislative Change Ongoing Solidification/Education of Team Partners/Judicial System