Plan of Safe Care (POSC) Implementation Self-Assessment Tool

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2025

The Plan of Safe Care Implementation Self-Assessment Tool is designed to help jurisdictions assess their current practices related to supporting infants and families affected by prenatal substance exposure and the provisions of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). It guides users through key components across areas such as health and safety of the infant, caregiver needs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and data collection. By completing the tool, jurisdictions can identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in their Plan of Safe Care efforts.

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