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AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT THE KANE COUNTY FAMILY TREATMENT COURT
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WHEREAS, Kane County has developed and maintained multiple specialty/problem-solving courts that focus on treatment, supervision, rehabilitation, and positive outcomes rather than traditional adversarial prosecution, including Drug Rehabilitation Court, Veterans Court, DUI Treatment Court, and Treatment Alternative Court; and
WHEREAS, Kane County has provided treatment court services for approximately 25 years and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to utilizing evidence-based, collaborative approaches to address the underlying issues that contribute to court involvement; and
WHEREAS, while Kane County's existing specialty courts serve individuals within specific populations, there is a significant need for a specialized court model that addresses the needs of the entire family unit, particularly families experiencing overlapping challenges involving substance use disorders, mental health, child abuse or neglect, domestic instability, and other circumstances that can place children at risk of removal from their homes; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Family Treatment Court (FTC) will provide Kane County with a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach in which the Court, child welfare agencies, treatment providers, attorneys, and other community partners work collaboratively to address the needs of parents and children as a family unit; and
WHEREAS, a Family Treatment Court will strengthen families by addressing the underlying causes of court involvement, increasing access to appropriate treatment and services, improving parental stability and accountability, supporting safe reunification when appropriate, reducing unnecessary out-of-home placements, and promoting improved long-term outcomes for children and families; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Judiciary previously applied for and received a Court Improvement Pro...
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