When a parent in a child custody or child welfare case is suspected of having a substance use disorder, judges must be able to determine the level of risk for the child. The court must weigh child safety, parental rights, and a parents’ realistic path toward recovery. This session focuses on practical judicial decision-making, including assessing risk, recognizing recovery timelines, and structuring child-focused reunification and visitation plans that protect children while setting clear and achievable expectations for parents.

This webinar is funded by a grant from the SAMHSA-funded Opioid Response Network (ORN).