Improving substance use treatment for parents in child welfare
Official title: The role of cross-system collaboration in implementation of evidence-based substance use practices in child welfare
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11031302 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help parents with substance use issues who are also working with child welfare services, so they can get the support they need to improve their lives and their families' well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $165,079 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DA055210-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11031302 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents with substance use disorders who are currently involved in child welfare services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in child welfare services or do not have substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the treatment services for parents struggling with substance use disorders who are involved in child welfare systems. It aims to identify and address gaps in care by fostering collaboration between child welfare services and treatment providers. By engaging the community and utilizing evidence-based practices, the project seeks to improve the overall outcomes for these vulnerable families. The approach includes tracking care processes and ensuring that parents receive the necessary support throughout their treatment journey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment outcomes for parents with substance use disorders, ultimately improving the well-being of their children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community engagement and collaboration can significantly improve service delivery in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dir, Allyson Lindsae — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Dir, Allyson Lindsae
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.