FAQs for Dependency Treatment Court

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• Dependency Treatment Court

Q What is DTC?

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The Dependency Treatment Court (DTC) is a voluntary program that addresses substance abuse problems that co-exist in parents involved in Dependency Court. DTC provides intensive assessment, case management, therapeutic and crisis intervention services in collaboration with the Department of Children & Families, Our Kids and a number of community service providers.

Q Who can participate in DTC?

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Parents with dependency cases assigned to Division Three (3) dockets that have coexisting alcohol or drug related problems.

Q How are referrals initiated?

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Eligible parents can be referred by the Judge, attorneys, or by the parent(s) themselves.

Q What kinds of referrals include case management?

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• Substance abuse and/or mental health treatment
• Trauma and domestic violence counseling
• Family and/or couples therapy
• Parenting classes
• Educational/vocational training
• Housing
• Health/medical assessments and family planning
• Psychological and/or parenting capacity assessments
• Children’s developmental assessments
• Children’s psychological and/or psycho-educational assessments
• Children’s counseling/play therapy

Q Where do I call to make a referral or for additional information?

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Dependency Treatment Court Administrative Office
155 N.W 3rd Street
Miami, Florida 33128
Phone: (305) 679-1616