| Item Title: | 65th District Family Drug Court |
| Submitted By: | Ruth Ann Fierro, 65th District Family Drug Court Program Coordinator (915) 834-8216 |
| Subject: | Approve and authorize the 65th District Court to apply for the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) FY 2019-2020 Specialty Court Grant for $89,131 with no County match required. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. |
| Background: | The 65th Judicial District Court an innovative family reunification program, dedicated to Child Welfare Cases with substance abuse issues.
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Early intervention and prompt placement
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Moral Reconation Therapy (encourage better decision making)
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Family Strengthening Program (include children)
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Coordinated Strategies (team approach)
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Judicial interaction
The goal of the Family Drug Courts is to provide participants with substance abuse treatment, structure, accountability, and the necessary parenting skills to become a drug free nurturing parent. |
| Fiscal Impact: | Account will be set up at the time the grant is awarded and approved by Commissioners Court.
$89,131 with no match required. |
| Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the 65th District Court to apply for the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) FY 2019-2020 Specialty Court Grant for $89,131 with no County match required. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. |
| Prior Action: | Commissioners Court has approved grant awards from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Department from the following years; 11/22/2010 agenda item #23, 10/3/2011 agenda item #13, 10/15/2012 agenda item #4, 9/30/2013 agenda item #6, 10/6/2014 agenda item #B, 10/5/2015 agenda item #12, 10/03/2016 item #11, 9/14/2017 item #8, and 10/01/2018 agenda item 7.
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