Family Preservation Court

Family Preservation Court (FPC) is a chance to break the cycle of addiction and build a better life for you and your family. Our team will work closely with you to help you on your path to recovery while getting your child back in your care or keeping your child safely in your care. Our main goal is to keep you and your family together and support your road to recovery.

(This video only applies to Child in Need of Care cases)

FPC is a voluntary, year-long program. FPC uses a team approach. Our team is made up of a judge, a coordinator, a case manager, a Department of Children and Family Services case worker, your attorney, a substance abuse treatment professional, and a court appointed special advocate (CASA). Our team works with you to understand your needs and goals and help you meet your needs and achieve your goals. FPC uses a phase system to help us track your progress toward meeting your case plan goals. FPC gives incentives and sanctions. When you do well in the program you will be rewarded with incentives. When you struggle in the program you will receive therapeutic sanctions which will be customized to help you get back on track. We are here to support you and want you and your family to live a happy, healthy life.

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