The Missouri Department of Social Services published a report from the Fentanyl Case Review Subcommittee in response to the alarming trends outlined in the Child Fatality Review Program 2022 Annual Report, which saw a staggering 614% rise in fentanyl-related deaths among children in Missouri from 2022 to 2024.
The Subcommittee recommended changes in the following fundamental areas, including:
Investigation and Safety Protocols of Children’s Division
Behavioral Health referral and integration among system partners
Use and expansion of substance use treatment programs across the state
Accessibility of drug testing
Effective Public Education, including Child Welfare Practitioner Training on the dangers of fentanyl and appropriate responses
Learn more through the DSS Media Release and review the full report linked above.
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