Pregnant and Parenting Intervention

Pregnant and Parenting Intervention (PPI) programs provide intervention services to reduce the impact, severity and cost associated with a substance-exposed pregnancy for the mother and child and their families. PPI programs provide comprehensive case management services, community-based linkage and retention services, and evidenced-based education for mothers with a past or present substance use disorder diagnosis, while also providing support to their families and significant others.

Benefits of PPI Services

  • Improving birth outcomes, parenting skills and home environment;
  • Increased access to community resources;
  • Reduced risk of parental substance misuse; and
  • Promoting parent-child bonding and engagement in reproductive health and well-child visits.

Who is Eligible for PPI Services?

  • Pregnant women who are Texas residents with a past or present substance use disorder and her family members
  • Parenting women, with a child up to 6 years old, who are Texas residents with a past or present substance use disorder and their family members.

How Do I Get PPI Services?

There are several ways to find PPI Services. Contact the PPI program directly, local Outreach, Screening, Assessment, Referral (OSAR) Service, or your Mental or Behavioral Health Authority.