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is a coalition of academic, legal, research and healthcare experts and researchers advocating for substance use treatment for pregnant people that centers families, eliminates health disparities, and connects parents to systems of support.
Our coalition aims to reform reporting laws
to shift focus to treatment.
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Why advocate for change?
View this 3-minute animation to learn about how prenatal substance use differs from child abuse, the implications of reporting prenatal substance use on families, and our work to advance equity for families
What we do
Research
Our research focuses on racial bias in policies and practices associated with drug testing and interventions to reduce health disparities and improve substance use treatment
Advocacy
We collaborate with organizations to develop policies and programs that focus on substance use treatment and drug testing policies in health care systems.
Legislation
Our coalition partners with Michigan state leaders on legislation that promotes family preservation and ensures compliance with federal reporting laws.
Supporting Organizations
