Funding is distributed over five years and is designed to increase individual well-being, improve permanency, and enhance the safety of children who are in or are at risk of out-of-home placement due to a parent or caregiver’s opioid or other substance misuses, according to an Oct. 10 news release.
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Marie Williams said addiction significantly impacts individuals and their families and has long-term effects.
“We’ve seen time and time again that if a person can achieve recovery, they can unlock the door to being the parent they always wanted to be. We’re so grateful to our partners in this work, and we know that it will truly have a generational impact for hundreds of families,” Ms. Williams said.
The project will utilize the homebuilders’ model to achieve goals for eligible children and families. According to the release, services last about four to six weeks depending on the individual needs and are delivered in-home to reduce barriers to service.
