Substance Abuse Exposure Among Youth Being Raised by Grandparents in Rural Communities: Findings from a Three-Year Evaluation

摘要: This research describes the experiences of grandparents and other relatives living in rural Maine raising children affected by substance abuse. Stories practice strategies are presented context program evaluation findings from a three-year data collection effort consisting survey protocols administered to caregivers professionals receiving project services semistructured interviews conducted with relative caregivers. Caregivers who participated satisfied they receive when delivered manner that is respectful their individual needs traditions extend beyond information referral. Results contribute tenets promising low-barrier service provision positive effect support, both tangible emotional, has on well-being kinship families. The use innovative technologies approaches not only increases aw...