The mission of the Family Drug Court is to preserve the family through court intervention by fostering the reunification of families, to improve the quality of life by effectively connecting participants with resources to lead sober and clean lives, maintain healthy relationships and positive outcomes in the areas of education, job training and community connections.Ĭ.H.O.I.C.E.S. The team works together to provide a highly structured and coordinated approach to treating the parent’s disease of substance abuse and addressing resulting parenting deficits, while simultaneously holding parents accountable for their choices and behavior. The participants are required to attend court often and are subject to intensive supervision with input from a multidisciplinary team of professionals led by the judge. This intervention model used by the Family Drug Court consists of interrelated components that, when combined, have resulted in the preservation or reunification of families and enhanced permanency in the lives of children while effectively addressing the underlying disease of chemical dependency of the parents. The Family Drug Court is a voluntary program established by the Fulton County Juvenile Court as an alternative to the adversarial approach traditionally used in dependency cases. The Family Drug Court is a collaborative effort of the Fulton County Juvenile Court, Department of Family and Children Services, its legal counsel, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Parent Attorney, the Family Drug Court Child Attorney and numerous treatment providers. P: 404.613.4515 | e: Dependency Treatment Court When youth and families receive needed services, supports, and resources it increases their chance of a successful outcome and an improved life away from delinquency.įor inquiries regarding The Programs Unit, or to become a vetted provider, please contact: This helpful tool is used by court staff, youth, and families and is categorized by educational assistance, mental health counseling, mentoring, leadership services, and community engagement. The Community Resource Guide provides detailed information on evidence-based juvenile programs and services that deliver components of recommended best practices and offer specialized services to specific populations of youth. Appropriate programs are matched with youth based on risk levels, needs, and types of services, while ensuring the incorporation of therapeutic approaches, along with cognitive-behavioral therapies, counseling, skills training, and family support. The Preservation Unit is also responsible for the Court’s programming for employees as well as the families we serveĮnsuring the right programs and resources are available at the right time for youth and families served by Fulton County Juvenile Court is a key priority. The Preservation Unit supports the mission by engaging community partners and service providers as well as the youth and their parents to strengthen families. The mission of the Juvenile Court is to first, protect children and the community in matters brought before the court, to rehabilitate children and to restore families and second, to create opportunities for the community, partners and stakeholders to actively engage in this mission. The Preservation Unit implements and connects court and community-based programs and services to youth and families served by the court. The JJIG program is designed to reduce both juvenile felony commitments to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and short- term program (STP) admissions through the use of evidence-based programs shown to reduce recidivism and to promote a positive relationship among the youth, their families, and their communities. The Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant (JJIG) funds Aggressive Replacement Training), Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) services. The Programs Unit consists of Evidence Based Programs, Family Preservation and Program Development.įulton County Juvenile Court receives funding to provide evidence-based services to youth on probation.
Director, Administration and Court Support Services
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