Q What is DTC?
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?
Parents with dependency cases assigned to Division Three (3) dockets that have coexisting alcohol or drug related problems.
Q How are referrals initiated?
Eligible parents can be referred by the Judge, attorneys, or by the parent(s) themselves.
Q What kinds of referrals include case management?
- 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?
Dependency Treatment Court Administrative Office
155 N.W 3rd Street
Miami, Florida 33128
Phone: (305) 679-1616