Improving Pathways to Assessment and Care for Infants of Substance Abusing Mothers: Are We Getting It Right?

There is documented correlation between parental substance abuse, child maltreatment, and poor outcomes. In two health districts in Sydney, Australia (Site A and B), specialised clinics were established to provide comprehensive assessments for infants of substance abusing mothers (ISAM). We aimed to...

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Main Authors: Joanna Alexander, Shanti Raman, Terence Yoong, Belinda Mawhinney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Social Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/4/1/192