Research to Action: Pilot Underway for Plans of Safe Care
With the SB21-137 data linkage studies pointing to POSC as an important means to improve care coordination and health outcomes for families affected by perinatal substance use, a 4-year pilot program has begun. The goal of the pilot is to create a data-informed strategic framework for coordinated POSC service delivery and tracking across Colorado.
Together with our partners, Illuminate Colorado and the Kempe Center, the Colorado Lab is studying how to use POSC to begin wrapping supports around families during pregnancy and continue support through the first year of life. Collectively, these elements will inform the development of a comprehensive POSC framework that can:
- Guide cross-system policy and practice investments that improve outcomes for families,
- Support Colorado state agencies in meeting state and federal responsibilities around caring for infants and caregivers impacted by perinatal substance use disorders, and
- Cultivate a culture of collaborative responsibility for ensuring these Colorado families have every opportunity to thrive.
The study will move from the planning phase into implementation and continue over a 4-year period. To learn more, please contact
Dr. Courtney Everson.