Youth Substance Use Awareness: How Caregivers Can Provide Support

January 13, 2027

The purpose of this training is to empower caregivers with critical knowledge and practical skills to recognize, address, and manage substance use issues among the youth in their care. Participants will increase their knowledge of legal and illegal substances, associated behaviors, and how to access help. Participants will recognize risk factors associated with substance use and be better equipped to provide a safe and supportive environment if substance use or abuse becomes a concern and how to access help for youth.

If you need ADA Accommodations, please email us with the name and date of the training at least 3 weeks in advance at: [email protected].   

Target Audience

Caregiver: Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, and Caregivers.

Practice Level: Beginner and/or Intermediate.

Learning Objectives

  • List 2 substances that may be misused (including slang terminology).
  • Describe 2 risk factors for substance use.
  • Identify 3 signs of substance use through a case scenario.
  • Compare 3 types of help available for a youth who is struggling with substance misuse.
  • Commit to using at least 1 key resource or strategy to prevent substance use and support youth in accessing treatment.

Course summary

Available credit (Listed in Hours): 
  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
Course opens: 
11/03/2026
Course expires: 
01/27/2027
Event starts: 
01/13/2027 - 10:30am CST
Event ends: 
01/13/2027 - 12:00pm CST
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  • Course Content.
  • Quiz.
  • Course Evaluation.

 

Online
United States

Easter Spates, M.Ed., LPC-S

No continuing education available for this event.

Available Credit (Listed in Hours)

  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
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