| Substance
Abuse Services
DESCRIPTION:
Alcohol, drugs, and tobacco smoke are harmful to the developing
brain of a fetus and a child and those exposed are at higher
risk for long-term health concerns or developmental delays.
The Rosemary Corbin House (RMCH) is an innovative program
that helps pregnant and parenting mothers identified by the
child welfare system at risk of losing their child(ren) due
to substance abuse. RMCH reunites mothers and children in
a healthy setting, providing treatment, counseling, and parenting
education for the mothers and mental health assessment and
treatment for the children.
After completing residential care, the mothers and children
continue to receive ongoing therapy, support for relapse prevention,
parenting, child development services, and emotional and practical
support.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS:
| Community Served:
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Countywide program |
| 2007-2008 Allocation:
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$931,004 |
| Contractors: |
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Ujima Family
Recovery Services
Family Stress
Center
STAND! Against Domestic Violence
Contra Costa Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Collaborating Agency:
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department,
Children and Family Services |
RESULTS:
In 2006-2007, the program served 16 mothers and 12 children
were; 22 mothers and 18 children received aftercare services.
A comprehensive review of the program since its inception
found that:
• Nearly half of the women completed or were still
active in the program.
• Women who completed the residential portion of the
program averaged 5.7 to 6.7 months.
• Half of the women served were less than 25 years
old.
• 83% of women currently have custody of their children.
• Children have tested at typical levels of development
at intake and discharge.
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