Women's Recovery Services in Minnesota, Year One Findings: Evaluation Results of A Minnesota Initiative Serving Chemically Dependent Women and Their Children

The Women's Recovery program provides treatment support and recovery services for pregnant and parenting women who have substance use disorders, and their families. Wilder Research conducted an evaluation of this initiative, including a process evaluation (description of clients served and services provided) and an outcome evaluation (changes in clients� sobriety, basic needs, and health and well-being, as well as a cost-benefit analysis). This is a summary of preliminary data from July 2011 and May 2012.