Illuminate Colorado is looking for a skilled and collaborative partner that will support our organization in implementing the Conversation Guide for Professionals on Substance Use, Children & Families in four states (Region 1) with the possibility of expanding to a second region (Region 2) through the development of an adaptation, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation plan and provision of technical assistance.

Developed by Illuminate Colorado, the Conversation Guide for Professionals on Substance Use, Children & Families is a tool for professionals that provides direction on strengths-based conversations with families on substances and substance use, including content on safe storage, safe and engaged caregiving, and the Strengthening Families Protective Factors. The goals of this resource are to increase parent knowledge of and positive behaviors related to substance use and child safety, increase protective factors for children, and decrease child abuse and neglect.

To support implementation of this tool, Illuminate has developed the Smart Choices, Safe Kids Conversation Guide for Professionals on Substance Use, Children & Families Training, which educates professionals on the proper utilization of the tool and also explores stigma, bias, boundaries, screening tools, and resource referral options. More information about this resource and training can be found here.