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Preventing Substance Abuse Among Youth in Foster Care

bSeries: Prevention Tactics Vol. 9, Iss. 4 Topic: Cultural Competence and Responsiveness

Many youth who experience the foster care system struggle with substance use and abuse. By understanding these complex needs and underscoring the context prevention in which services are provided, substance abuse prevention providers can adapt their service models to effectively address the needs of foster youth. This Prevention Tactic addresses how to tailor prevention-focused, substance abuse strategies to foster youth.

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