In-house interventions are short-term, court-ordered services provided directly by Family Court Services staff. Using brief, solution-focused approaches, they help reduce conflict and keep the focus on your children. Appointments are offered virtually and in person.
No cost to families
Services
Crisis Assistance
Rapid response services that de-escalate conflict and connect families to next steps.
Child / Family Assistance
Assesses concerns affecting a child’s welfare, provides support and guidance to children and parents, and connects families to resources.
Co-Parenting
Skills training and support to help parents reduce conflict, improve communication, and keep the focus on the children.
Parent-Child Relationship Support
Assessment of barriers in the parent-child relationship, with support to restore or repair the parent-child bond.
Co-Parenting Messaging App
Share schedules, updates, and messages in one place. Scholarships available if you qualify.
Time-Sharing Assistance
Help creating or adjusting a parenting-time schedule that fits the child’s needs.
Marital Reconciliation
A guided effort for spouses who are considering separation or divorce to work through conflict and clarify their motives and the factors involved.
Parenting Coordination (In-House)
Conflict-resolution support focused on resolving parenting issues. Limited to 6 sessions, indigent parties only.
What to Expect
- Register with FCS. Register within 10 business days of your order through the online portal, by email, or by phone at (305) 349-5508.
- Appointments. FCS schedules appointments with parents and, if needed, children. Services are free, offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, and available in person or virtually.
- Compliance. Attendance is monitored and reported to the court. Missed appointments may be reported as non-compliance.
- Status Report. FCS completes a status report for the court that summarizes attendance and progress.