May 4, 2018 Pennsylvania Opioid Use and The Impact on Children Addiction to opioids has a great affect on the health and wellbeing of children and families. The American Academy of Pediatrics has prioritized the needs of children impacted by the opioid crisis as a key part of its advocacy efforts. As child welfare programs become involved, the Academy supports family-centered approaches like The Family Check-Up facilitated by the Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center. To learn more about the local impact the opioid epidemic is having on Pennsylvania residents, read this fact sheet. TweetShare2PinShare2 Shares
