PADRE (Parent Awareness & Drug Risk Education)

P.A.D.R.E.
Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education / Pregnant Parenting Program (P.P.I)

With a focus on preventing unhealthy behaviors and addressing substance use in its early stages, HCCADA partners with Child Protective Services (CPS) to support expecting or current parents at risk of substance use disorders in Texas Region 8 counties. The P.A.D.R.E./P.P.I. program is funded through grants, foundations, local contributions, and donations. 

Purpose of the P.A.D.R.E. & P.P.I. Program 

The program aims to provide community-based intervention and evidence-based education to individuals of childbearing age, reducing the impact of substance use. 

All services are trauma-informed. HCCADA provides some of these services directly, while others are offered through partnerships. 

Services Available 

• Parenting classes 
• Tobacco cessation support 
• Transportation assistance 
• Health and wellness care 
• Mental health and substance use services 
• Education and job training 
• Financial planning resources 
• Housing assistance 
• Substance use education and consequences 
• Family violence resources and safety planning 
• Pregnancy and reproductive health education 
• Overdose prevention 

Eligibility for Intervention Services 

• Texas residents in Region 8 counties 
• Expecting mothers or parents with the youngest child aged six or younger 
• Reporting (maybe a better word out there?) one or more risk factors for substance use disorder as identified in the screening form 
• Parents with an open case with Texas Child Protective Services or seeking treatment 

For more information or to access services, contact us today! 

Eligibility for Intervention Services 

If you can answer “YES” to one or more of the following questions, you may qualify for P.A.D.R.E./P.P.I. services: 

• Have you ever had a case with Child Protective Services? 
• Do you currently use, or have you previously been dependent on alcohol or other drugs? 
• Is there violence in your relationship with your partner? 
• Do you have a history of mental health challenges? 
• Is someone in your household using or dependent on alcohol or other drugs? 
• Have you experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse? 
• Do you have a current or past offense related to drugs or alcohol? 
• Are you currently facing financial difficulties? 

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