A state task force that will seek to find ways to help children born into families with substance use problems has kicked off its one-year effort.

The group will seek to improve the foster care system while also avoiding unnecessary family separations, help pregnant women and new parents address their addiction challenges, and address the medical and developmental needs of children exposed to addictive substances prior to birth.

Serving on the task force are state officials and their appointees, including several who have first-hand experience with such challenges.

Learn more about the task force and its objectives in the PennLive article “New effort to help children born into addiction gets started in Pa.”