Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Pregnant People, Substance Use Disorder and Child Welfare, Sub Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) of the Maternal Health IPC |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
Originating in 2022, the Pregnant People, Substance Use Disorder and Child Welfare Sub Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) of the Maternal Health IPC will address the Biden-Harris Adminstration's First Year Drug Policy Priority, “Explore, identify barriers, and establish policy to help pregnant people with substance use disorder obtain prenatal care and addiction treatment without fear of child removal.” This Sub-IPC will provide short- and long-term federal actions to improve equitable outcomes for families affected by substance use disorder involved in, or at risk of being involved in, the child welfare system. The sub-IPC will prioritize actions that improve equity and are informed by those with lived experience. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
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NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NIDA, NICHD |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
ACF, ASPE, CDC, HRSA, IHS, SAMHSA, OS, IOS |
