New HPIO fact sheet highlights addiction policy changes, concerns related to children, youth, famili

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released a new fact sheet on Ohio’s policy response to the addiction crisis and its implications for children, youth and families. The fact sheet, titled “On the Horizon: Changes and Concerns,” summarizes upcoming policy changes and initiatives that aim to address the issue, as well as looming concerns that could threaten progress.

The fact sheet includes excerpts from HPIO’s recently released “Ohio Addiction Policy Scorecard: Children, Youth and Families.” The scorecard is the fourth in a series of scorecards analyzing Ohio's policy response to the addiction crisis and outlining areas where the state could be more effective.

The fact sheet also includes a timeline of significant state-level child welfare policy changes in Ohio from 2016 to 2020.