Adolescents
Teens are one of the most difficult populations to serve for both the child welfare and drug treatment systems. More like adults than children, the focus in child welfare is on preparing young people for adulthood and the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities that go with it. In treatment, in comparison, teens are increasingly recognized as distinct from adults, requiring services that are custom tailored to their needs.
ACS resources for teens
Check out this website put together specifically to inform teens in foster care about services and resources just for them
Drug treatment for teens
What makes drug treatment for teens not like treatment for adults
Teens, drugs, and alcohol
Is alcohol and drug use a rite of passage for teens? Are there special concerns for teens involved with child welfare?
Substance abuse prevention
Why is substance abuse prevention important for youth in foster care, and how to track down program options
Teens and Child Welfare
Teens are a special population in child welfare. Read here to learn more.
Plan for Teen Services: ACS’s Preparing Youth for Adulthood
Look through Preparing Youth for Adulthood, ACS’s strategy for working with teens
