This funding supports state, local, and federally recognized Tribal governments to establish new or enhance existing family treatment courts. These courts focus on parents requiring substance use disorder treatment who are involved with the child welfare system. Funded activities include intensive judicial monitoring and interventions to address substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, aiming to improve outcomes for children, parents, and families.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.