Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange

Safe Babies Caregiver Knowledge Exchange

Thursday, November 17th, 10:30am to 11:30am

Topic: Part 1: Working with complex parents: How do we assess risk and vulnerability through a lens of relationship and attachment?

Based on a presentation at the Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Conference, we will explore the reactions and responses. “Perinatal substance use is often approached through a lens of risk; risk to the fetus, risk to the newborn, and risk to self. While risk assessment plays an important role in care planning, an overemphasis on risk can unintentionally reinforce stigma, erode trust, and create barriers to engagement for perinatal clients”. We will explore some strategies to think deeply about this and explore how we can collaborate to ensure safety and empowerment.

To access the Safe Babies Knowledge Exchange, contact your Caring Family Society Coordinator or register on the Caregiver Learning Network (through the Caring-Families calendar. https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/vi-sb-monthly/