The saint regis mohawk tribe judicial branch family treatment court will enhance service delivery to families that have had or are at risk of removal of their children due to a substance use disorder

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Judicial Branch was awarded a $593,982 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (CFDA 16.838). The grant will fund the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Judicial Branch Family Treatment Court to enhance service delivery to families at risk of child removal due to substance use disorders. Key activities include hiring a peer group facilitator, screening tribal members, using an evidence-based monthly recovery capital survey, and continuing traditional teachings workshops. The grant aims to increase participant engagement and graduation rates through earlier, person-centered interventions provided by the Family Treatment Court case manager and peer group facilitator. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

The expected outcomes of the saint regis mohawk tribe judicial branch family treatment court are increased participation and graduation rates. This will be accomplished by hiring a peer group facilitator, screening all tribal members in franklin county family court, using an evidence-based monthly recovery capital survey, and continuing its traditional teachings workshops. The family treatment court case manager and peer group facilitator will provide earlier, person-centered interventions that increase participant engagement and graduation rates.