Plans of Safe Care

Healthcare is essential from day one. Together with the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Department of Children, Youth and Families, we created this video to present to hospital staff and social workers to educate them on Plans of Safe Care (POSC). All substance exposed newborns must have a (POSC) at the time of discharge from the birth hospital. Plans of Safe Care are developed at discharge by addressing supports in place for the health needs of the newborn, and substance use disorder treatment needs of the parent and/or caregiver. POSC may include services such as home visitation, early intervention services, and recovery supports.