Thinking Ahead: A Care Plan
A printable page to help plan for children’s care in case of unexpected challenges.
The journey of addiction is often a bumpy road, and sometimes, the unexpected can lead to a need for a grown-up to get immediate help. Planning ahead for a child’s care can help make sure everyone can act quickly to make the safest and most informed choices for the child and the family.
Print and fill out this page with important information about a child’s care plan in the case of unexpected challenges, and place it in a spot everyone in the family knows about. Consider printing or sharing several copies with your trusted contacts, like those on the page or a child’s pediatrician.
Routines at the Ready: Weekly Schedule
A printable tool for keeping up with routines.
Plan and Protect
An article about planning for safe caregiving when dealing with substance use.
All About Karli: A Story About Reconnecting
A story about reconnecting after a parent and child’s time apart during recovery from addiction.
Guest Post: When Plans Don’t Go As Planned
When routines and plans get interrupted, there are ways to talk with children and show them that they’re still safe and loved.
I Can Take Good Care of Myself
A printable page to remind children of all the ways they care for themselves.
Supporting Whole Family Recovery with Sesame Street
A heartfelt and practical discussion on what it means to reunify as a family after treatment for addiction.
