Exactly, it’s important to note that Mandated Reporter laws differ from state to state. Also, in Maine all substance exposed newborns are reported to DHHS. This includes women who use marijuana or even certain prescribed drugs during pregnancy. In most instances, these do not lead to open child welfare cases but they do count as “reports”.
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Exactly, it’s important to note that Mandated Reporter laws differ from state to state. Also, in Maine all substance exposed newborns are reported to DHHS. This includes women who use marijuana or even certain prescribed drugs during pregnancy. In most instances, these do not lead to open child welfare cases but they do count as “reports”.