State Policies on Substance Use During Pregnancy

States address the issue of women’s use of substances during pregnancy. For example, several states have expanded their civil child welfare requirements to use in child welfare proceedings. Also, a number of states have placed a priority on making drug treatment more readily available to pregnant women, which is bolstered by federal funds that require pregnant women receive priority access to programs. This resource contains a chart outlines each state’s approach to dealing with this issue.