Sullivan county family treatment court - the new hampshire judicial branch (NHJB) requests funding to expand the capacity of the family treatment court in sullivan county (FTCSC)

FTCSC serves families with open abuse and neglect cases when a parent has a substance use disorder (SUD). Sullivan county has a high prevalence of SUD and limited treatment resources. This project will utilize evidence-based practices to increase access to timely, high-quality SUD treatment, mental health services, and complementary support services for FTCSC families. IT will also enhance the court's capacity to serve more families. Number of people to be served: • year 1: 35 • year 2: 40 • year 3: 45 • year 4: 50 • year 5: 50 • total: 220 project goals: • increase access to FTCSC for families impacted by SUD. • increase access to timely, high-quality SUD treatment for FTCSC parents. • decrease barriers to recovery and reunification for FTCSC families. • increase the capacity of FTCSC to serve families beyond the grant period. Methods: • contract with an organization to hire a full-time FTCSC coordinator. • provide training to FTCSC team members, based on FTC best practice standards. • implement evidence-based practices, including peer support, motivational interviewing, moral reconation therapy, and contingency management. • enhance complementary services and implement new ones to support family success. • expand partnerships with treatment providers, community organizations, and child welfare. • develop a plan to sustain FTCSC after the grant period. Evaluation: • track the number of families served by FTCSC. • monitor progress of FTCSC parents, children, and families in treatment. • measure time-out-of-home and reunification rates for FTCSC families. • assess the sustainability of the FTCSC program. Dissemination: • share findings with diverse local, regional, and statewide leadership. • share findings with other treatment courts in NH and nationally. This project has the potential to improve the lives of children and families impacted by SUD in sullivan county, and in NH as the pilot FTC. By increasing access to evidence based, promising and best practice treatment and support services, we can help families heal and stay together.