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Ep. 105 – Addressing Substance Abuse Trauma: LeeAnne Cornyn, Director of the Children’s Initiative
Ep. 105 – Addressing Substance Abuse Trauma: LeeAnne Cornyn, Director of the Children’s Initiative
Ep. 105 – Addressing Substance Abuse Trauma: LeeAnne Cornyn, Director of the Children’s Initiative
Wednesday 21st June 2017
LeeAnne Cornyn shares insights on START, a program helping families affected by substance abuse stay together through peer support and treatment resources.
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Get the buttons here!STARTing Hope: LeeAnne Cornyn's Mission to Help Families Battling Substance Abuse
We're really focusing on reducing trauma, and one way we're doing this is for every single child who enters the child welfare system as a result of their parent's drug abuse.
Imagine a world where children affected by their parents' substance abuse have a fighting chance to stay with their families, thanks to dedicated support systems. In this compelling episode of 'Cover2 Resources', Greg McNeil sits down with LeeAnne Cornyn, the director of the Children’s Initiative at Attorney General Mike Dewine’s office. Cornyn is at the forefront of a groundbreaking program called START – Sobriety Treatment and Reducing Trauma.
This initiative aims to offer robust support for both children and parents grappling with substance abuse issues, ensuring that families can stay together and thrive. Cornyn sheds light on how START uniquely integrates peer support specialists—individuals who have firsthand experience with addiction and are now in recovery—into its framework. These specialists collaborate closely with child welfare workers, investigators, and parents to identify underlying drug problems and connect families with essential treatment resources. The goal?
To prevent children from being swept into the child welfare system due to their parents' struggles with substance abuse. The episode also delves into the economic benefits of the program. Cornyn points out the high costs associated with foster care and residential care, costs that can be significantly reduced by keeping families together through effective treatment and support.
She shares success stories from Kentucky, where a similar program has led to higher completion rates, better sobriety outcomes, and fewer children re-entering the child welfare system within six months. One of the standout features of START is its flexibility. The program can adapt to meet the unique resource needs of different communities, making it a viable solution for many families in crisis.
Cornyn’s reflections on the future of START and her commitment to its mission leave listeners with a sense of hope and possibility. If you're looking for an inspiring story about resilience and innovative solutions in the fight against substance abuse, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how START is making a real difference in the lives of families affected by addiction.