'They should have them all over the place': A health program for children of illicit drug users

Judith T. Byrne, Helen Bedford, Kimber Paschall Richter, Gabriele Bammer*

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    Abstract

    A peer-based support and advocacy group for illicit drug users in collaboration with a community nurse developed an innovative program for the children of users. The program provides well-baby checks, immunization monitoring, parenting advice, monitoring of children's safety, a free lunch and education about nutrition, as well as activities for the children and mothers. In addition, it allows mothers to have time out in a friendly, relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. The program has been running for more than 7 years, costs little, and gives a hard-to-reach population access to valuable health care.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1405-1417
    Number of pages13
    JournalSubstance Use and Misuse
    Volume35
    Issue number10
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2000

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